The R H Forschner by Victorinox 4-inch All-purpose Kitchen Shear features high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Polypropylene handle has a built-in Bottle Opener and is NSF approved.