The Wusthof 1040100116 Chefs Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. The chefs 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 hollow edge contains evenly spaced vertical indentations that create small air pockets between the blade and the food. These small air pockets gently push food off the blade and reduce the friction and drag when chopping. Constructed from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel these full-tang knives are precision forged. Features a handle design made of highly durable synthetic material Polyoxymethylene (POM) which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. Blade measures at 6 inches.