The Lion Sabatier Edonist 2pce Steak Knife Set is made from high quality N4116 Nitro+ steel. This is a fully forged knife with a lifetime warranty. The manufacturer makes this set in Thiers, France. The blade is hand finished and polished for a sleek contemporary modern styling. It features excellent sharpness and edge retention. It also has a Rockwell hardness of 58° which is the same as Global knives. This knife set is not suitable for dishwashing or washing up but it can be hand washed in warm water with a mild detergent, rinsed off, dried immediately and stored safely.