This 8-inch chef’s knife is a reliable, all-rounder knife, perfect for almost every kitchen task. Chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with this workhorse blade. Expert chefs worldwide trust the tradition and quality of Professional S knives. Precision-forged from a single piece of stainless steel, these SIGMAFORGE® knives have a strong, yet flexible blade. Each knife is made of special formula high-carbon stainless steel that has been honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans. Combined with ZWILLING’s signature ice-hardening technique, the FRIODUR® blades stay sharper, longer. The sturdy bolster acts as a finger guard and provides optimal balance along with the traditional three-rivet handle. Made in Germany Special formula high-carbon stainless steel SIGMAFORGE® knife forged from a single piece of solid steel Ice-hardened FRIODUR® blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability Ergonomic, polymer, three-rivet handle is perfectly bonded to the full tang Dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended