Ceramic blades are made from Kyocera's proprietary zirconia material produced in Japan for exceptional quality and beauty Ultra-sharp, pure advanced ceramic blades will maintain their edge up to 10x longer than steel blades Lightweight and easy to clean, the blades will not brown food, are rust-proof and resistant to acids Ideal for slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats, not to be used on hard or frozen foods Packaged in an elegant box for any gift-giving occasion