The box-opener was a brand new tool from Victorinox, introduced as a layer tool in the 91mm Companion Swiss Spirit Limited Edition 2023 model.
It was also released in the Companion models in the Live to Explore Collection later that year.
In July 2025, to the relief of many Victorinox users, it finally became available as a standard model in the Companion Collection, it was also released in the Companion Slim Alox model at that time.
In October 2025 the box-opener also became available in two models in the 93mm Alox Refined Collection.
The tool is placed in the position normally occupied by the can-opener tool, and shares the small Phillips/flat screwdriver capability with that tool. It also contains two sharp edges for box cutting: A rounded smooth cutting surface; and a serrated edge for tougher cardboard.
Note: The image right has a slight optical illusion, making the tool appear fatter than it is, however, the tool is exactly the same width as the regular can-opener.