Victorinox 6.7903.12B Double Blistered 12 cm Steak Knife Handle: FibroxBlade Type: Wide BladeBlade Length: 12 cmColor: Black In 1884, Carl Elsener established the knife factory in Ibach, Switzerland, where Victorinox is still produced. It was here that he started manufacturing kitchen knives, which would later become famous all over the world for their quality, and military pocket knives, which would be the forerunner of the multi-functional Swiss Pocket Knife. In 1897, he started production of the officer's pocket knife model, which is now known as the original Swiss army knife. In 1909, Carl's mother's name was used as "Victoria". In 1929, Stainless steel (Inox) was discovered and the current company name was changed to Victorinox by adding inox, meaning stainless steel, to the company name "Victoria". The formation of superior quality Victorinox kitchen knives. Stages Press moldingDifferent types of blades are pressed from raw steel material - in presses of 20 to 250 tons. HardeningHeat treatments are applied at approximately 1050°C, resulting in optimal blade durability and optimal blade flexibility, unique to Victorinox. The purpose of the hardening process is to make the steel harder and less corrosive for longer-term use. PolishingThe polishing process is necessary to increase the rust resistance of the blade - it improves the cutting performance and the appearance quality of the blade. Sharpening Victorinox's famous correct cutting angle - improves the sharpness and blade durability of the blade Victorinox guarantees that all the knives and tools it produces are made of first-class stainless steel.