All-Clad Forged Knives bring a perfect balance of craftsmanship and performance. The fully forged design features German stainless-steel blades* optimized by a cryogenic treatmentfor better performance, durability, and corrosion resistance. The 26-degree total cutting edge ensures expert cutting precision without chipping – not only promising to start sharp but to stay sharp (excludes bread, utility and steak knives, which have an 18-degree cutting edge).