SCANPAN has rejuvenated their current popular Classic knives by upgrading the range with an elegant and sleek design - the Classic knife range has been modernised and the performance enhanced. The Classic knives are perfectly balanced with a new ergonomic bolster to improve chopping grip. Each knife is crafted from the finest grade German stainless steel , the blade thickness for optimised weight.The blade is flawlessly taper ground to a "hairline finish" to increase corrosion resistance. Finally, the blade is manufactured to Rockwell test standards to ensure that it&rsquo ; s tempered and hardened to perfection with a hardness scale of HRC 56-57 All SCANPAN Knife sets and individual knives are guaranteed for 10 years. Regular use of the steel will restore the cutting edge of your knives to razor sharp condition.