Proudly made in Germany, ZWILLING Pro knives were designed to be an extension of your hand, featuring an innovative curved bolster that supports the professional pinch grip. Our most user-friendly collection offers comfort, balance, and precision. Forged from a single piece of our proprietary special-formula steel, ZWILLING Pro knives set the standard in sharpness, durability and ergonomics. Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, and hold their edge longer. The Pro Slim santoku is lightweight and perfect for smaller hands. Santoku - Japanese for "three virtues" - excels at three cutting techniques: expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, and dice onions with this Asian-style all-rounder, whose hollow edge blade has small indentations which prevent food from sticking while cutting. Curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort Made from special-formula, high-carbon stainless steel SIGMAFORGE - Single piece, forged knife Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness Lighter weight, triple-rivet handle is perfect for smaller hands Lightweight design offers increased nimbleness, ergonomics, and comfort Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended Made in Germany, with lifetime warranty