Wusthof’s Crafter Series knives feature Smoked Oak handles, making them more resistant to picking up food particles and odor from food. They are precision forged from a single blank of high-carbon steel and sharpened using PEtec (Precision Edge Technology), resulting in an edge that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention. Their demi bolster reduces weigh and makes them easier to sharpen uniformly, and the triple brass rivets add beauty, strength and durability. The Chef’s Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. It 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.