A nimble workhorse.Particle metallurgy steel allows this thin, agile blade to meld power with precision into an elegant tool that is everything you need and nothing you don’t. Thick steel in front of the handle makes for a blister-free pinch grip. The relatively narrow width of the blade is a departure from the recent fad of making knives extra wide. This makes the "Light-Speed 8" more nimble for slicing and turning cuts while still leaving plenty of clearance for the knuckles. This precision instrument isn’t a club like Mom’s old Wustof Trident.