Condition: As new, unused Age: 2020: wood and Hammered steel Origin: NORTH AMERICA Folded steel: used for this blade consists of layers of low carbon and high carbon mixture welded, forged and hammered several times to obtain up to 200 layers Cleaver : A cleaver can take on heavy vegetables like different varieties of squash and root vegetables with more force than a chef's knife or santoku knife. Aside from breaking down tendons and bones, cleavers can also be used for pounding, mincing, dicing, and slicing of a variety of other foods Knife maintenance: proper sharpening, cleaning and storage are all important knife safety tips Clean your knife as soon as you are done using it to prevent cross contamination Wash your knifes 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 Always wash your knives when you receive the shipment because oil is used to keep them safe from rust