SCANPAN has rejuvenated their current popular Classic Steel knives by upgrading the range with an elegant and sleek design - the Classic Steel knife range has been modernised and the performance enhanced. The Classic Steel knives are perfectly balanced with a new ergonomic bolster to improve chopping grip. Each knife is crafted from the finest grade German stainless steel, the blade thickness for optimised weight. The blade is flawlessly taper ground to a "hairline finish" to increase corrosion resistance. Finally, the blade is manufactured to Rockwell test standards to ensure that it’s tempered and hardened to perfection with a hardness scale of HRC-56-57. The Classic Steel Santoku Knife is ideal for cutting paper thin slices and finely dicing. The knife's blade has a scalloped edge to prevent food from clinging to the knife. The set comprises of a 12.5cm santoku knife & a 18cm santoku knife About Classic Steel Knives Finest quality German stainless steel Superior "Hairline Finish" taper ground cutting edge Hardness tested to HRC 56-57 Genuine Danish design Perfectly weighted and balanced Ergonomic trilobal handle design Rounded back of knife blade for increased finger comfort New ergonomic bolster improves chopping grip