We confess that we're besotted with these knives. A joy to use, they combine style, perfect balance and professional quality. Firstly there's the full tang construction meaning the tang runs the entire length of the handle for exceptional durability and balance. Next, the blades are forged from 66 layers of stainless steel around a central core of VG-10 steel and are finished by hand for superb razor-sharp performance. Then, to further improve the balance and protect the fingers, there's a stainless steel bolster. And finally, the handles are crafted from richly grained Spanish pakkawood that makes them decidedly handsome as well as superbly efficient.