Opinel No 218 Intempora Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Chef's Knife Ideal for cutting, chopping, mincing meat and vegetables The curve of the blade is perfect for a rocking motion when chopping Continuous cutting edge frees up the heal of the blade to make sharpening easier Opinel's stainless steel blades are made of Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chromium and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge. Each blade is stamped with the "Crowned Hand" mark. In 1909, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand emblem for his knives as a symbol to represent the origin and quality of Opinel knives. Opinel products are guaranteed under normal use and exchanged in case of manufacturing defects. Damage due to normal wear and tear or improper use are not covered by the warranty.