This knife is a product of both the most famous cutlery town in the world, Solingen, Germany, and a knife manufacturing family that dates back to 1864. It is a forged knife with a Rockwell hardness number of 56. Being a non-staining carbon steel blade, it offers the best of two worlds - carbon steel for ease of sharpening and lack of brittleness, and a recipe of other metals to prevent its rusting and provide strength. The little placque in the knife's heel provides balance and allows you to engrave your initials. The comfortable "feel good" handle is actually dishwasher safe. However, we maintain that the knife's metal composition will be impaired and its edge could become knicked in the dishwasher. So, please, wash it by hand. A protective sheath is included. However, we recommend storing knives in a special rack.

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A free paring knife is included with the 8" Chef's Knife.