The Cuisine::pro® Damashiro® EMPEROR knives by THE CUSTOM CHEF™ have been crafted from the finest Japanese Steel 420J2. Ice hardened and twice sharpened for superior cutting edge, blade strength and durability. The Damashiro® EMPEROR range features distinctive Damascus inspired blades inspired by traditional Japanese craftsman and Samurai sword makers. Characteristic of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. The Cuisine::pro® Damashiro® EMPEROR Japanese Steel has been mined in the same Japanese region of Chuo-Ku Chiba since the middle of the last century. Each knife in the Damashiro® EMPEROR range has been engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 53 specification, guaranteeing the blades hardness and optimum Performance. All Cuisine::pro® Damashiro® EMPEROR knives are forged steel with traditional hammered tsuchime. Backed by the Cuisine::pro® LIFETIME GUARANTEE. The performance of the Cuisine: : Pro® Damashiro® Emperor 4-Piece Steak Knife Set makes it a #1 essential. The best meals deserve the best equipment. These knives feature razor sharp serrated edges for cutting through meat without crushing or tearing. Enjoy delicious roast dinners, steak nights and other meat dishes.Each steak knife has a perfectly balanced 11.5cm/4.5" serrated blade crafted from quality Japanese steel. Each Damashiro® blade undergoes a Premium Japanese leather sharpening process, providing an even sharper cutting blade. Forged steel with traditional hammered tsuchime.The handle is crafted from dark Pakkawood.