Condition: As new, unused Age: 2020: Olive wood , resin and high carbon steel Origin: Japan It is made of stainless steel Its handle is olive wood and steel bolsters are installed to increase the life and grip of handle . It is high carbon forged steel. steel: is a type of steel alloy that contains a higher percentage of chromium then carbon steel which gives stainless steel blades there corrosion resistance. Easy to maintain Not as brittle as carbon steel 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 Butcher knife: have a long curved blade with a sharp point at the end which helps with cutting through meat cleanly and easily with sawing motion Cutting through skin , cartilage and bones Portioning large portions of meat, including whole carcasses racks of ribs and beef primal cuts Trimming fat and sinew 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 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