Wenger

Wenger is a surname of Germanic origin that is found in various European contexts, including French-speaking and Swiss regions. It is borne by several individuals and has become associated with a Swiss-based company and its products in the modern era.

Wenger SA is a Swiss manufacturer historically known for Swiss Army knives and related outdoor tools. The company was founded in 1893 in Courtételle, Jura, and became recognized for producing a range of pocket knives, including models marketed under the Wenger brand such as the Officer’s Knife. In addition to knives, Wenger also produced watches and other accessories. In 2005, Victorinox AG acquired Wenger, and the combined portfolio was largely integrated under the Victorinox umbrella, with Wenger-branded products continuing to appear in various lines and markets for a period of time.

Notable individuals with the surname include Arsène Wenger, born 1949, a French former football manager and player who led Arsenal Football Club from 1996 to 2018. Wenger is credited with implementing a distinctive playing style, overseeing a the club’s sustained success and, in particular, the 2003–04 Premier League season in which Arsenal went undefeated domestically. His tenure contributed to a global profile for the name in the world of football.

In addition to these uses, Wenger may refer to other people bearing the surname or to historical or contemporary entities associated with the name in business, sports, or culture.