Cangshan S1 Series 59694 German Steel Forged Chef 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 knife with keen Asian style cutting edge National Sanitation Foundation(NSF) Approved