The Cangshan Cutlery 1020908 TC Series Chef Knife is a hand crafted full tang knife forged from fine grained, Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel for incredible durability, stain resistance and exceptional edge retention. The TC Series is sleekly modern with a slim handle emphasizing the simple, smooth lines of the stunning knives. A singular mosaic rivet keenly offsets the straightforward aspects of the design, making the forged knife both bold and harmonious. A uniquely tapered tang makes each knife comfortable and balanced. 5.5 inch handle and 8 inch blade with HRC 59 /- 2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.