Fissler Perfection Chef's Knife, 6.3 Inches 16 centimeter knife perfect for mincing, slicing and chopping; A great all-purpose knife Perfection knives are made of corrosion-resistant chromium molybdenum vanadium steel, hardened to an excellent degree and expertly ground Tang and the bolster are ground by hand; This process removes excess material, producing a smooth transition between the bolster and the handle Tang runs entire length of handle in an elegant 90-degree twist Recommend hand wash only; Made in Germany; 3 year warranty