CLASSIC COOK?S KNIFE WÜSTHOF?S CLASSIC full-tang knives are precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel. CLASSIC knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material ? Polyoxymethylene (POM) ? which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The CLASSIC Cook?s Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. The cook?s knife is an indispensable all-purpose kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats. Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steel Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention. Tempered to 58? Rockwell Comfortable and highly-durable polyoxymethylene (POM) handle with a traditional look and feel, stickered with our red Trident logo Full bolster and finger guard KITCHEN WORKHORSE ? The WÜSTHOF 6? Classic Chef?s Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook?s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES ? The Full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the Classic Line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations CHEF?S KNIFE ? Features a 6? long blade. Full Bolster and Finger Guard, German Made Cook?s Knife. Ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration PRECISION FORGED ? The 6? Chef?s Knife is forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models CENTURIES OF TRADITION ? Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF?s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards