Condition: As new, unused Age: 2020: Pakka wood and wood and Folded steel Origin: NORTH AMERICA Folded steel: a material that is known for its strength , durability and unique patterns. these knives are made by layering multiple sheets of steel, usually high carbon steel and hammering folding and forging them together. The layers are then heat treated to create a unique pattern on the blades surface. Folded steel knives are known for there sharpness and ability to maintain there edge. This is because they are made with a hard steel sandwiched between softer steel Folded knives are highly resistant to everyday use because of there robust structure. Folded knives are resistant to corrosion because they are made from a combination of cardon steel and stainless steel. Folded steel are flexible and tough wood bolsters are installed to increase the grip and life of knives 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 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 Boning knives : Boning knives are used for deboning, trimming, and slicing all kinds of animal (or fish) proteins. Their narrow blades can range from rigid (for cutting through thick cartilage) to flexible (for bending between bones and the surrounding meat). Bread knife: you can use a bread knife to slice all kinds of breads, from baguettes and brioches to bagels and biscuits. It's also the perfect tool for shaping and leveling cakes for decorating and cutting delicate slices for serving 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