Classic Range The Classic Range knives have a Japanese Blue Paper Steel core with folded iron cladding. These knives are made from carbon steel, which provides a very fine edge that sharpens easily. It’s normal for the surface of carbon steel to change colour when cutting wet or acidic foods. In time, and with use, the blade will develop a protective outer layer (patina) that helps prevent it from rusting. The Classic range blades are all left with a beautifully textured forge finish, and the handles are made from English Walnut with a solid copper ferrule. Stainless Clad Range The Stainless Clad range blades have a Japanese Blue Paper Super Steel core with a stainless steel cladding and forged finish. These blades are hand forged with a similar high-performance Japanese steel to our Classic Range but are simpler to look after because they have a stainless cladding on the outside, making the majority of the blade resistant to corrosion. The Stainless Range handles are made of fumed oak with a solid brass ferrule. Both Classic and Stainless Clad Range blades are entirely hand forged and tempered to a high hardness resulting in an enhanced cutting ability with great edge retention.