I bought some Victorinox knives when I was in Switzerland about 6 years ago for my parents and they are just fantastic. Cost a pretty penny but Mum said she still hasn't had to sharpen them (though that doesn't mean Dad hasn't) and the steel never gets stains on it or anything. I miss living with them and being able to use those knives - I knew I should've bought some for myself!

Nobody does knives like the Swiss!