Condition: new ,unused Age : 2020+ Material : Wenge wood and Pakka wood, resin ,High carbon steel Origin: Japan Chef knives: These chef knives are the most versatile type of kitchen knives, making it a must-have item in every kitchen. Also called a cooks knife , a chef knife has a long wide blade that tapers to a sharp point. This design allows it to rock back and forth quickly for fast mincing and chopping. They typically feature a straight edge to cut through foods smoothly in a few easy strokes. Japanese knife is thinner , harder , sharper are the important trio oft attributes for an excellent kitchen knife. A Japanese knife has thinner , sharper bevels made of harder steel that keep there edge for longer. to constantly strive towards excellence is an age old Japanese philosophy that is so prevalent in Japanese culture 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 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 Oil your knives after using them to keep them safe from rust. wash your knives when you receive the shipment before using them because oil is used to save them from rust