The Alpha Series knives begin as a single piece of specially alloyed Chrome-Vanadium-Moly cutlery steel. Each knife is hand forged and continues through more than thirty separate steps in the production process before completion. The finely polished grips are made from a robust, long-lasting plastic called Hostaform. Ice hardened stainless steel, hand sharpened and dishwasher safe! – 1701/09 – 0 – B36-1