The chef's knife is the hardest working knife in your kitchen and this 8 version can be used for practically every cutting job. With a curved blade, it's designed for chopping, dicing and mincing but you can also handle large cuts of meat and even smash garlic. hand-made in Switzerland with renowned sharpness contemporary, more ergonomic handle is slip resistant and hygienic commercial-grade, high carbon stainless steel blade features a mirrored, polish finish made to the highest sanitary standards, earning the NSF National Sanitary Foundation seal of approval Stainless steel/plastic. Dishwasher safe; hand wash recommended. Imported.