Cangshan S1 Series 59687 German Steel Forged Chef and Santoku Knife Set, 8-Inch and 7-Inch Patent Pending Design knives that focuses on ergonomics handle with unique creme color Well balanced 5.5-inch handles and 8 and 7-Inch blades 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