This Opinel Steak Knife Set can be used as either steak knives or paring knives. Since 1890, generations of Opinel craftsmen have been providing a traditional style to bring you authentic quality knives. The stainless steel blades makes these highly corrosion-resistant while providing an excellent cutting edge. The blade is cut out from a strip of steel, and heat-treated to alter the internal structure of the steel, making it very hard. This raw blade then passes through a series of specific grinding wheels in grinding-polishing machines. This process gives the unique domed Opinel profile which ensures unrivaled strength and cutting edge.