The Alpha Series knives begin as a single piece of specially alloyed Chrome-Vanadium-Moly cutlery steel. Each knife is hand forged and continues through more than thirty separate steps in the production process before completion. The finely polished grips are made from a robust, long-lasting plastic called Hostaform. Ice hardened stainless steel, hand sharpened and dishwasher safe! The Alpha Series knives are manufactured in accordance with the standards for use in restaurants and the food processing industry and offer the widest model range of any Güde Knife Series.