Carl Schmidt Sohn's Kitchen Knives are made of the highest quality Steel. Equipped with ergonomically shaped Handles and Bolsters these knives ensure a perfect grip. This SHIKOKU series, with the historical meaning 3 virtues in Japanese, is a versatile All-Rounder used in Asian Cuisine that will prove impressive in its ability to aid in a variety of tasks in the kitchen such as cubing, cutting, slicing or chopping of meat, fish or vegetables as well as disjointing large cuts. The Knife comes with 5 knives manufactured from CRMoV15 Stainless Steel. The hollow edge creates pockets of air which prevent extra thin or soft slices from sticking to the blade. The Knife comes with an ergonomic handle with non-slip Rubber Grip over Stainless Steel Tang. The design of the Blade, including the transition to the Bolster, allows easy sharpening and ensures long-term perfect function for the knives in combination with proper care. The Shikoku knife collection is the perfect combination of function and design. These knives are crafted with the finest steels to increase strength and resistance to corrosion. They are strong, stylish and effective, plus they look amazing in the kitchen.