Meet all your kitchen cutting needs with this gourmet cook's knife from Wusthof. Precision-forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, the blade is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention thanks to Wusthof precision edge technology (Peter). the cook's knife is an indispensable all-purpose kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats. The Black polyoxymethylene (pom) handle is triple riveted for precise control. Tempered to 56 degrees Rockwell, this knife is incredibly sharp and easily maintained.9" length.