<p>Made to the exacting standards of Japanese professional chefs, Global's award-winning knives are an excellent choice for the discerning home cook. This chef's knife's long razor-sharp blade is suited to virtually any cutting task, from dicing vegetables to quartering a chicken.</p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>Stamped blade made of exceptionally hard Cromova 18 high-carbon stainless steel, ice tempered and hardened to resist corrosion.</li> <li>Prominent 1/4" edge visible to the naked eye and ground straight to a point rather than beveled resulting in impressive sharpness and edge retention.</li> <li>Stainless-steel handle seamlessly constructed and textured for a good grip.</li> <li>Crafted to professional standards, this knife is lightweight yet perfectly balanced.</li> </ul>