The R. H. Forschner Knife Company, a division of Victronix, has been in business since 1855. Since that time they have become renowned for their extremely sharp Swiss made blades. Forschner blades are made of high carbon stainless steel that is heat treated with a special tempering process and then taper ground to produce beveled edges which are world renowned for their razor sharpness, durability, and ease of sharpening.