The 18cm chef's knife features an ice-hardened, precision sharpened blade, ideal for chopping, slicing, and dicing. One of the most versatile knives in the kitchen. Fully forged from high quality German stainless steel with a hand applied 15° edge for superior sharpness, and a classically shaped DuPont handle. The new Robert Welch Professional kitchen knives are high performance knives designed for culinary excellence, whether in use by the keen home cook or professional chef. The precision sharpened Professional 18cm/7.5" chef's knife has a large blade and curved edge making it ideal for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of ingredients. The 18cm/7.5" chef's knife has a fully forged German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel blade with a full tang for superior strength. German stainless steel, hardened to Rockwell 57, is used in the manufacture of all Robert Welch Professional kitchen knives. The ice hardened, German steel allows for easy home maintenance and a superior sharpness that las