This Wusthof Classic 8" forged cook's knife is the most essential of all knives used in the kitchen. It's perfect for slicing, mincing, and dicing all kinds of food. Each exquisite Cook's knife is forged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon steel with a stain‐resistant alloy. It's buffed by hand and seamlessly attached to a highly durable polymer handle. For precision handling, the handle features a full tang, triple‐riveted design and is contoured with a comfortable grip.