China Miracle Blade boasts that the knives are “German stainless steel.” Maybe the steel came from Germany, but my knives were made in China.

German stainless steel Even more, the blades feature high-quality German stainless steel, which means they won't ever dull, so there's no need for the time-consuming chore of sharpening. The knives also provide comfortable composite handles, ergonomically designed for a safe, secure, slip-free grip.

GLOBAL knives are made from the finest stainless steel material. The blades utilise CROMOVA 18 stainless steel, Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56- 58 which holds a razor sharp edge longer than any other steel and resists rust, stains and corrosion.

Flash Forged, Stainless Steel blades - never need sharpening. Dishwasher Safe - Quick and painless cleanup.

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Cooks generally agree that German-style, stainless steel knife blades are hardier than Japanese-style blades. There's less concern about chipping or breaking the blade of a German-style knife. Its durability means you can use it for more cutting and chopping tasks.

D2 tool steel is one of the better steel options for knife making if you require high corrosion resistance and edge retention levels. This durable cold world steel is commonly used for heavy-duty tools, as D2 can retain its hardness up to temperatures of 425°C.

The two most innovative features of GLOBAL knives are their edge and the way they are balanced. The most important feature of any knife is its edge, and the GLOBAL edge is truly its signature. The majority of the GLOBAL knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives.

Global knives are renowned for their superior durability and razor-sharp edges, as well as for their timeless designs. All Global knives are crafted from high-quality stainless steel that is designed to retain its sharpness and resist corrosion.

“The high temperature and moisture of the dishwasher can seriously damage both the steel and the handle,” explains Moses. “The water jets in the dishwasher can cause the knife to knock into whatever else you have it in the dishwasher with, and can damage the edge. It's a good way to ruin a knife quickly.”

Chinese cleavers have a boxy, cleaver-esque shape, which also makes them handy for scooping and moving chopped bits. They're made of either stainless steel or carbon steel, which both have their pros and cons (more on that later), and should be nimble, sharp, and balanced - like any good knife.

High-carbon steels are the preferred choice for Japanese chefs. Due to its high carbon (C) content, such steels can be forged to a high hardness (60+ HRC), yet are very easy to resharpen.

Derby Derby is the only razor blade manufacturer in Turkey. With its manufacturing facilities in İstanbul Tuzla, Derby is one of the leading razor blades companies in the world.

Knives with an Obsidian blade are considered the sharpest in the world, but this material is not fit for making kitchen knives as they're extremely coarse and brittle.

Nonetheless, due to its endurance and strength, high-carbon steel is widely regarded as the strongest metal for a sword.

Japanese blade sharpness is a result of their higher carbon content – the more carbon in the steel leads to a harder steel which can be sharpened to a finer edge. Western high carbon blades usually have less than 0.8% carbon – making them relatively softer.