Chef's Knives - With its broad, strong blade and fine cutting edge ideal for Western rocking cuts and swift Asian-style chopping, the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro Wide 8" Chef's Knife is an all-around workhorse in any kitchen. Germany's legendary knife maker presents the 8" knife's unique wedge-shaped blade and curved bolster for improved precision, balance and comfort. Professional-grade and precision-forged from a single piece of Zwilling exclusive formula high-carbon stainless-steel, the chef's knife is ice-hardened for superior strength and sharpness and resists stains, chips and rust. Precision lasered for a premium angled blade, the long-life 8" knife allows for cutting, slicing and sharpening along its full edge from bolster to tip. The arched bolster supports the thumb and reduces hand and wrist stress for comfortable, controlled cutting. Contoured ergonomic polymer handle features a triple-riveted full tang and edgeless joints for a smooth, safe grip. The Zwilling J.A. Henckels 8" knife is honed and hand-finished and dishwasher-safe, although hand washing is recommended to maintain maximum sharpness. Product Features Unique wedge-shaped blade designed by top Italian architect and designer Matteo Thun Wedge styling reduces hand and wrist stress and improves cutting technique Curved bolster improves precision, safety and comfort for classic Western or Asian-style chopping Precision-forged with exclusive Sigmaforge process for an exceptionally hard blade Forged and tempered from a single blank of superior-quality German steel Zwilling exclusive special formula German steel delivers long-life durability Friodur ice-hardened and 57 Rockwell Hardness blade starts sharper and stays sharper longer High-carbon stainless-steel blade protects against stains, chips and rust Honed and hand-finished by expertly skilled artisans Precision lasered and hand-polished edge ensures optimal blade angles and superior sharpness Entire edge of premium angled blade allows for cutting and chopping Sharpens in full from bolster to tip Triple-riveted, full tang ABS polymer handle is hygienic and perfectly balanced Edgeless handle joints and hand-smoothed spine offers a smooth, comfortable grip Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing recommended Lifetime warranty - Specifications Made in Germany Material: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless-steel; ABS polymer 8" Chef's Knife Model: 38405-203 Size: 8"L blade (13"L w/handle) x 2 1/4"W blade Weight: 9.3 oz. Use and Care Your Zwilling J.A. Henckels chef's knife is dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended. In the dishwasher, your 8" knife may bang against other cutlery or pots and pans and knick the blade. Also, high heat and detergent are not good for the handle. Wipe the blade of the chef's knife clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Rinse and dry immediately. Dry from the back of the knife to the tip. With proper care, your Zwilling chef's knife will last a lifetime. No metal is completely stain-free. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blade after use. If blade should show some signs of staining, clean with a non-abrasive metal polish. Do not cut through bone with the 8" knife or use the cutlery on semi-frozen or frozen foods. After several years of use, the Zwilling Pro chef's knife will need to be resharpened and honed with a sharpening steel. When used correctly and honed regularly, a Zwilling J.A. Henckels chef's knife only has to be resharpened once in a few years. To prevent irreparable blade damage, it is best to store your stainless-steel knife in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.