Cangshan V2 Series 59526 German Steel Forged Chef Knife, 8-Inch Classic handle with patent pending redesigned bolster Well balanced 5-inch handle and 8-inch blade X50Cr15MoV German Steel with HRC 58 +/- 2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale Full tang knife with keen Asian style cutting edge National Sanitation Foundation(NSF) Approved