If I remeber the research I did on the Victorinox, Forschner, Baker & Chefs (Sams Club) knives they are made with 18/10 high carbon stainless steel. They are inexpensive, jobber knives. I like and use them nightly. They sharpen up real nice. The Victorinox and the Forschner have better covering on the handles, the Baker & Chefs are handled in white pebbled polypropylene.