No introduction is needed for these world renowned knives. Generally considered by most to have the hardest blade of all the top manufacturers, the benefit of this is longer lasting edge retention if sharpened correctly. If you feel competent in the art of sharpening then this is the brand for you! 

Those at the top of their professions calculate cost of ownership over the life of the product and gravitate to products which might have high initial costs but actually become less expensive based on longevity, efficiency and versatility when compared to products that might have lower initial costs. Victorinox's Swibo® line of professional cutlery is built on these principals and manufactured to exacting standards using the best materials available, and employing techniques which continue to set the industry standard.