The knives are crafted of stain-free, high-carbon steel with a serrated edge for restaurant-quality slicing. Polywood is more durable and water resistant than traditional wood, so cleanup is a breeze as the set is dishwasher safe.
I was familiar with the Tramontina steak knives because I bought 2 of them in a hardware store, nearly 20 years ago......virtually identical to the ones I just received....the matching forks and spoons look great too, and are very high quality, and virtually unbeatable at the price I paid....I gave them a 5 star rating and highly recommend them.