While the Wusthof Classic Parmesan 2.75" Cheese Knife was made with a specific cheese in mind, this knife is excellent for any hard, crumbly cheese. The extra-thick, axe-shaped blade is forged from one piece of high-carbon stainless steel and is ideal for easily chipping off hard pieces of crumbly cheeses. As this knife is designed particularly for the texture and thickness of parmesan, the Classic parmesan knife is also great with cheshire and pont l'evêque. The short, wedge-like blade perfectly cuts cheese straight from the wheel. Wusthof's unique Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) and precision laser testing ensure each hand-honed cutting edge is 30% sharper and better at maintaining blade precision than most knives. The bolster provides ultimate balance while still creating an impressively elegant appearance, and the heel gives a safe, completely controlled handling experience. Allowing for easy sharpening of the entire blade, the precision forward bolster also makes it possible to utilize the full blade's length while cutting. A contoured handle complete with a full tang and triple-riveting allows for comfort as well as permanent security. Featuring the classic Wusthof trident logo, the handle is also made from synthetic, durable polymer. The Wusthof Classic parmesan cheese knife is made in Solingen, Germany and comes with a lifetime guarantee.