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'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. These pull apart kitchen shears are perfectly weighted and balanced, with an ergonomic handle that is equally comfortable for both left and right handed users. Features Ultra sharp, ultra strong stainless steel blades cut everything from paper to thin metal wire etc. Multi purpose kitchen and household scissors with "pull apart" blades for easy cleaning Genuine Danish design Dishwasher safe but hand wash recommended Handle includes combined bottle opener and nut cracker function Ergonomic handle design. Maintenance & Care SCANPAN Classic Knives will last a lifetime if afforded proper care. To avoid accidental injury and blade damage, treat with respect and always handle with due care All SCANPAN Classic knives are dishwasher safe however due to the harsh nature of the machine cleansing process, we recommend that you hand wash your knife and dry it with a towel Use a storage block to house your knives and protect the blades. Never store cutlery pieces loose in a drawer