ZWILLING Professional S 8" Chef's Knife This 8" chef’s knife is a reliable, all-rounder knife, perfect for almost every kitchen task. Chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with this workhorse blade. Expert chefs worldwide trust the tradition and quality of Professional S knives. Precision-forged from a single piece of stainless steel, these SIGMAFORGE knives have a strong, yet flexible blade. Each knife is made of special formula high-carbon stainless steel that has been honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans. Combined with ZWILLING’s signature ice-hardening technique, the FRIODUR blades stay sharper, longer. The sturdy bolster acts as a finger guard and provides optimal balance along with the traditional three-rivet handle. Features: Made in Germany, special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE knife forged from a single piece of solid steel, ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience, precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability, ergonomic polymer three-rivet handle is perfectly bonded to the full tang, dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended. Characteristics: Substance: special formula steel, type of handle: exposed tang, type of edge: fine edge, edge finishing: V-edge, manufacturing method: forged, blade hardness (HRC): 55-58 HRC, color handle: black matte, substance handle: plastic. UPC: 4009839072918. MPN: 31021201.