Zwilling JA Henckels Four Star 8" Chef's Knife MSRP $110

This 8-inch chef•s knife is perfect for all kitchen tasks. Mince shallots, dice apples, slice pork tenderloin, and chop potatoes confidently and effortlessly with this versatile blade. Four Star knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years. Combined with ZWILLING•s signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade. Made from special formula high carbon stainless steel SIGMAFORGE - Single piece, forged knife Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade stays sharper, longer Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness Ergonomic, polypropylene handle 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention Dishwasher safe, handwashing recommended Made in Germany Item no. 31071-203 CHARACTERISTICS Country of origin: Germany Substance: special formula steel Type of handle: concealed tang Type of edge: fine edge Edge finishing: V-edge Manufacturing method: forged Blade hardness (HRC): 55-58 HRC Colour handle: black matte Substance handle: plastic MEASUREMENTS Net weight: 0.47 lbs Length of product: 12.99 in Width of product: 0.94 in Height of product: 1.97 in Blade length: 7.87 in Handle length: 4.53 in Handle width: 0.94 in Blade width: 0.08 in Blade thickness: 0.08 in