Condition: New, unused Age: 2020+ Material: Handmade folded steel with powder coating and pakka wood The pakka wood scale is fixed. Comfortable in your hands. for the collector or the chef master this set of knives are stylish and built to last. Chop, dice slice and carve your way to being a master chef with this versatile chef Tips to use: Carbon steel knives require a few extra steps to maintain your blade. Carbon steel is particularly reactive to high acid products. Therefore, it is imperative that you rinse your blade and wipe it dry and put some oil after cutting anything acidic like citrus fruits, tomatoes, and onion. if not rinsed, the acid will begin to corrod the steel and damage your blade. apply a pea- sized amount of oil to the blade and evenly distribute in a thin layer from spine to edge, not directly touch the edge of your knives with your fingers.