The Cuisine::pro® iD3 BLACK SAMURAI™ collection offers a truly innovative experience for the professional chef or elevated home cook. Each ice-hardened knife is forged with high-quality 420J2 Japanese steel and finished in a black matte ceramic coating, which protects the blade from acidic foods and stains and offers up antibacterial properties. Each knife is engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 53 specifications, guaranteeing superior blade strength, and our exclusive MicroDot® technology on each handle ensures a comfortable grip by targeting the main pressure points of the hands.