Condition: as new unused Age : 2020+ Material : High quality steel , wood and olive wood with leather covers Stainless steel: is a type of steel alloy that contains a higher percentage of chromium than carbon steel , which gives stainless steel blades their corrosion resistance. stainless steel is not as brittle as carbon steel . Chef knife: chopping herbs and nuts dicing and slicing fruits ,vegetables and meats mincing and crushing garlic cutting through melons Knife Maintenance: Clean your knife as soon as your are done using it to prevent cross contamination Wash your knives by hand rather than running them through the dishwasher Regularly sharpen and hone your knives to keep the blade sharp Allow knives to air dry completely before storing them wash knives before using them as oil is used to keep it safe from rust you should also keep the knifes oiled as you keep them after use