zirconium knife

zirconiumknife3-inch blade ceramic paring knife 4-inch blade ceramic utility knife5-inch blade ceramic santoku knife5-inch blade ceramic chef's knife6-inch blade ceramic Chef's knifeblock holdersiliconesoft ABS handle Material: zirconium oxide Ceramic knives are made of stabilized zirconium with yttrium oxide (TZP) Properties of exceptional hardness close to diamond This very high hardness also insures a long lasting cutting, much longer than for any other traditional steel knife Hygiene No smell, or oxidation on the blades, will transfer when in contact with foods Non-porous surface will not let bacteria infiltrate the blade Cleaning easier, smooth surface that food does not stick toUse and care advises Use a wooden or polypropylene cutting board as cutting support Do not use on earthenware, glass or porcelain surface Avoid any shock on hard surface Do not use for other function than cutting (screwdriver, bottle-opener, tin-opener, lever and so on) Do not cut hard, frozen or boned food Resharpen if necessary with a ceramic sharpening steel Wash by hand or in a dishwasher Store in a protected compartment (block or original box)