Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, MIYABI Evolution merges German engineering expertise with Japanese craftsmanship for the utmost control and accuracy in every cut. This set is designed for both fine detailed tasks as well as larger chopping and slicing jobs. The 8inch chef’s knife is ideal for allaround tasks like slicing chicken and chopping herbs, and the 3.5inch paring knife is handy for peeling vegetables and segmenting fruit.Crafted from superior quality fine carbide steel that is often used in razor blades, the knives offer the signature sharpness for which Japanese knives are known. A sophisticated sixstep ice hardening technique unlocks the steel’s full potential guaranteeing these FRIODURx2® blades boast remarkable initial sharpness, cutting edge retention, corrosion resistance, and chipresistant toughness.Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the blades have a katana edge reminiscent of the samurai swords forged in the same town centuries ago. Curved for comfort and thicker at the end to prevent slipping, the triplerivet handles encourage fatiguefree cutting. A rounded spine, heel, and bolster, plus nine handfinishing steps ensure these handles have unsurpassed ergonomics.