This gorgeous new Simple Chef set from Cunningham Custom Shop® features 15n20 high carbon steel with razor sharp convex grinds and is a perfect one-two punch for everything your kitchen needs. The larger chef set measures 7 1/4" from tip to guard and the paring comes in at 3 3/4". The brass guards are soldered in place over black g10 and brass spacers as well as premium Sambar Stag that's pinned through the tang with brass. Overall lengths measure 12 1/8" and 8 1/2" and these are guaranteed to satisfy. Please be advised that carbon steels sharpen with ease, and they will patina with use- this is a natural beauty and something to love, just like your seasoned cast irons.