The Wusthof Gourmet 6" Chef's Knife (4562/16) features a laser cut blade made of high-carbon stainless steel. Gourmet knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material, which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The Wusthof Gourmet 6" Cook’s Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, and an essential kitchen knife. It's 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. Help maintain your knife by using a high-quality Flexible Cutting Board and by sharpening regularly with a Sharpening Steel . Safely store all your knives in a space-saving Knife Storage Drawer .