Cangshan S1 Series 59700 German Steel Forged Bread Knife, 8-Inch Patent Pending Design knives that focuses on ergonomics handle with unique creme color Well balanced 5.5-inch handle and 8 blade X50Cr15MoV German Steel with HRC 58 +/- 2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale Full tang affords superior strength,taper grind edge stays sharp and easy to re-sharpen National Sanitation Foundation(NSF) Approved