Forged with high quality German stainless steel 1.4116, Cuisine::pro® Artisan™ knives are a beautifully-designed and functional addition to any home cook’s arsenal. Built for everyday use, each piece is engineered to meet Rockwell 55 specifications for hardiness, making it the perfect general-use knife.choice of the great Master Chefs can be yours at home. The Cuisine::pro® ARTISAN™ knives collection combines all the superb technical characteristics favored by chefs all around the world.