Victorinox Forged Professional 8-Inch Chef's Knife All-purpose knife and a kitchen necessity; can be used for practically any kind of cutting job; 8-inch is great for small tasks and smaller hands 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