These knives are specially ground and tempered so that they can be resharpened over and over again keeping a sharp edge throughout their lifetime The handle is ergonomically designed to help minimize tension at the wrist and provides a much more comfortable grip than rosewood handles Modern nylon and patented Fibrox handle is hygienic dishwasher safe slipresistant and NSF approved It also works great for slicing meats roasts roast turkey and ham and into thin and even slices High carbon stainless steel blades are hand finished in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen