Forty years ago, Zwilling J. A. Henckels revolutionized the standards for top-quality knives with the introduction of the seamless synthetic handle. Sitting comfortably in the hand, this sturdy, heavy chef's knife has a broad, strong blade and fine cutting edge for chopping herbs, cutting vegetables, slicing and dicing fish and meat. Forged from a single piece of steel the knife is hand sharpened and polished, and perfectly sized and weighted for all kinds of cutting tasks.Need help choosing? View our Zwilling Cutlery comparison chart.. Forged from a single piece of special formula stainless steel. Friodur ® ice-hardened blade. 15°-edge angle on each side. Laser-controlled edge. Classic full bolster. Molded polypropylene handle. 3/4 tang. Dishwasher-safe; hand washing recommended. Made in Germany.