Furi Asian Kitchen Chopper Hygiene: One-piece seamless stainless steel construction means no handle gaps or seams for food or germs to hide: very easy to keep clean and hygienic Grip: The wedge shape handle resists slip toward the blade even with wet or oily hands: handle surface has vertical microgrooves to give extra stiction and grip Comfort: Unique ergonomic handle shape fits the hand naturally: Chefs with arthritis helped us design the most comfortable and useable handle ever. Durability: No rivets or handle pieces to fall apart or melt due to its one-piece seamless construction : lifetime warranty for manufacturing or materials defects Sharpening Ease: Made from high carbon stainless steel alloy with a tempered hardness of HRC52 which holds its edge like vanadium alloys, but is much easier to sharpen. Also tougher and less likely to snap or chip.