Cangshan X Series 59137 German Steel Forged Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Unique Patent Pending Design that focuses on ergonomics handle Well balanced 5.25-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