Victorinox Forged 8-Inch Offset Bread Knife Designed with an offset handle that allows more leverage and height for cutting through the thickest, crustiest loaves of bread High carbon stainless steel provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer and give desired effect when re-sharpened Single-piece, full-tang construction; bolsterless edge for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening Triple rivet handle ergonomically designed to provide optimum weight, balance, and comfort; plastic over molded (POM) handle will hold shape and not crack or separate from blade Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; hot-drop forged in Germany, finished in Switzerland