Fritz Jörg ice axes were famous in the climbing world at the time, and he even traveled to Paris to show his inventions. You can see some of the medals he won listed on his letterhead.
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Fritz Jörg was a well known blacksmith from Zweilütschinen, Switzerland. He was also my great-great-grandfather. Fritz was a genuine entrepreneur, which is why I named my company in his memory.
Reto tells the story...
I was always amazed and inspired that a simple blacksmith from a small village in Switzerland made it to Paris in the 1800s. That was not an easy venture at the time and he really had to believe in his products to make that journey.
Like its namesake, FRITZMAR helps those who are striving to successfully make it to the top.