Forged from 1 piece of stainless steel for strength Ultra-thin, razor-sharp steel edge is easy-care Matte black, synthetic knife handle provides safe grip Hollow edge, balanced blade cuts extra-thin slices Dishwasher-safe Cooks knife blade measures 6 inches in length. Called a manual food processor by serious chefs who won't do without it the Wusthof Classic 6 in. Hollow Edge Cooks Knife is the most indispensible of all kitchen knives. It's ergonomically designed with the help of professional chefs perfectly balanced and easy to wield as you slice dice and mince foods of all varieties. The hollow blade creates small pockets of air that releases food easily even after thin slicing. You can count on Wusthof knives for ultra-sharp easy-to-care-for blades and sturdy construction. The knife is made from one piece of steel so you can use it as often as you like and you won't end up with a wobbly handle. The long-lasting manmade knife grip is matte black to camouflage scratches and subtly shaped to fit your hand comfortably as you work. This knife is dishwasher-safe. The blade is ground very thin on purpose and shouldn't be used to cut hard substances such as bone but you'll love the blade's mega-precision performance.