Condition: As new, unused Age: 2020: Olive wood , Rose wood and Damascus steel Origin: NORTH AMERICA Damascus 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 Chef knife: is the most versatile type of kitchen knife making it a must have item in every kitchen chopping herbs and nuts dicing and slicing fruits, vegetables and meat mincing and crushing garlic cutting through melons Paring knife: are light weight and have a short blade with a pointed tip to make them useful for delicate knifework peeling skins for garnishes deveining shrimp trimming excess fat off meat Butcher knife: Butcher's knives are designed for cutting, slicing and boning meats. But you can also use them for cutting vegetables and for various other purposes. Use it to cut ropes or branches in case your camping 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 We recommend a professional tune-up at least once a year, even if you are sharpening at home. If you do not sharpen your own knives, we recommend you have them sharpened when they start to feel dull. A sharp knife is always safer than a dull knife.