Function-specific design for cutting sandwich and sausage meats: flexible blade, serrated edge Blade hardness to between 56 and 58 HRC (Rockwell), making it hard without being brittle Ultra-sharp, it holds its edge and is easy to re-sharpen when needed Hygienic: non-porous handle, sealed to mirror-polished blade resists staining and bacterial growth 100 Percent made in Switzerland, Manufacturer: Wenger