TWIN Signature knives are precision stamped from a single piece of German steel, resulting in lighter weight knives that do not compromise sharpness. The chef knife is made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years. Combined with ZWILLING's signature icehardening technique, these FRIODUR blades on this stainlesssteel knife are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip and they retain their sharpness longer. To ensure an ideal cutting angle, the lasercontrolled edge is incredibly sharp and is honed and handfinished by the most skilled artisans. The threerivet handle on this German chef knife is embedded with the ZWILLING logo which provides optimum durability.