1776 Johannes Giesser applies for the citizenship of the city of Winnenden 1865 Gottlob Giesser opens a cutlery-store with own production workshop. 1934 Johannes Giesser starts a production of hand knives. 1936 Development of stainless knife steel in cooperation with Böhler Edelstahl, Austria. 1950 Hardening of the blades in a hot salt bath. 1961 Inauguration of our first building annex 1981 The new vacuum hardening technology - a big leap towards higher quality 1998 GIESSER's exhibition booth at the IFFA '98. 1998 Company building in corporate design 2001 Inauguration of Plant II in Winnenden-Hertmannsweiler