designed by philippe starck, this set of 6 knives is made with the finest steel ? XC 75 carbon o 440A stainless, surgical steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 54/56. these dinner knives have stainless steel handles. the entire process, accomplished by hand from beginning to end, involves more than 50 separate steps carried out entirely by a single craftsman working at a bench in the factory. set comes in a presentation box as shown. this item is not dishwasher safe.