XinCare series Japanese kitchen knives apply food grade 304Cu antibacterial stainless steel for blade (cladding with powder alloy steel for cutting edge under high temperature), and high standard G10 for handle. This 8" chef knife maximizes the hardness (HRC 62±1) and sharpness, meanwhile minimizing the risk of being affected by the common pathogenic bacteria. The twisted octagonal G10 handle looks very elegant and easy to maintain in daily use. It deserves a try for anyone who cares about cleanliness, sharpness, and comfort experience during cooking.

- 304Cu antibacterial stainless steel for main blade, powder alloy steel for cutting edge
- Edge hardness HRC 62±1
- Blade length 213mm

- Octagonal twisted G10 handle in black/red color

- Colored white box with user instruction/warranty card and a piece of knife cleaning cloth.

- Do not use the knife for any other purpose than cutting food.
- Use the knife to cut fruits, vegetables, fish and meats with no bones.
- Cut on blade-friendly surfaces such as wood, plastic or rubber.
- Please hand wash the knife with mild dish soap, rinse and towel thoroughly dry after use. Dishwasher use is NOT recommended.
- Store the knife properly in the knife block, in a sheath, or in the padded protective box.

Please note that copper containing cooking material are only approved for to make the claim that the have been tested to kill certain organizms within 48 hours of that organisms expoisure to the copper pan, dish, bath tub or any other item containing the material and have to be tested to show which ones they are effective on. Because of the large amount of exposure time necessary to do anything to a microorganizm the claim is never to imply that the product should not be washed, cleaned, or rinsed with soap and water while going to one product to another like from meat to vegitibles. Use standard clean kitchen procedures with this any other product the statement only  shows that the product assists it does not take the place of regular care in food preparation.