8 inch Bread Knife Crimson Series (Out of Retail Box Special) Ergonomic handle design with a smooth blade to handle transition that offers comfortable grip G-10 handles delivers extreme durability with elegant wood grain look Perfect for all breads and also great on large fruits like watermelon, cantelope, honeydew etc... Precision Forged German (X50CrMoV15) Stainless steel provides stain resistance and long lasting sharpness Full tang, Perfect balance and durability - Factory second due to very small surface scratch