Our Steak Knives are forged from premium High-Carbon Steel and are carefully heat-treated and sharpened to perfection for razor-sharp cutting and extreme durability. Each knife is also etched with a traditional Damascus pattern, paying homage to a style of knife-making whose history stretches back over 1000 years. High-Carbon Steel, which was once the metal of choice for Japanese swordsmiths, has been exploding in popularity due to its added hardiness and sharpness, to such a degree that high-carbon steel has become the premier choice of many professional chefs. It's certainly worth trying out a High-Carbon Steel Steak Knife Set if you haven't already; you will feel the difference immediately, and you will likely never go back to your old stainless steel knives, which are made from a much cheaper composite. The serrated blade allows you to cut cleanly through steak that has a thick or tough exterior, as well as steak with a softer or juicier interior.