WÜSTHOF - knives are all made of a special steel alloy.
X50 Cr MoV 15 - a special alloy for superb knives.

X		Stainless steel
50		0,5 % carbon- the carbon content is significant for the sharpness
Cr		Chromium for stain-resistant properties
Mo		Molybdenum enhances the stain-resistant properties
V		Vanadium for hardness and edge retention
15		Contents of chromiumin % (15%)

And these are the most important features of a high value forged WÜSTHOF knife:

• Exceptionally sharp.
• Long lasting cutting edge.
• High stain resistance.
• Easily restorable edge.