Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 5-1/2-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Boning Knife
The 5-1/2-inch hand-honed blade on this knife features a sharp curve near the bolster and a straight cutting edge. The blade is slim, narrow, and flexible for ease in removing bones, particularly from chicken and other poultry. Most of the Henckels lines--including the popular Four Star series--feature blades made of Friodur, a special, ice-hardened, no-stain steel created and patented by the company in 1939. This special formula was designed for exceptional hardness and high resistance to corrosion.Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is not only one of the world's oldest cutlery manufacturers, it's also one of the most well respected, creating best-selling knives guaranteed to last a lifetime.--Kim HarwellFrom the ManufacturerFirst introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the world's most popular knife lines.  Four Star® knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs.  The result was a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and includes  the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chef’s, granton edge slicer,  santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets.A Higher Standard in Knife ConstructionFour Star® knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under  the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Four Star® knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness,  and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade  and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Four Star® knives use  J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.It's All in The Grip:The Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps.  These comfortable handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety,  and adds balance.Features:SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.Laser controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.Bonded polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safeDishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.