The Wusthof Gourmet Utility Knife 4"is a small versatile knife with slim blade and plain edge. This knife is made for cutting onions and herbs and is also useful for chopping, cleaning and decorating fruits and vegetables. With its sharp, pointed blade, it also works well as a larding knife. WUSTHOF GOURMET laser-cut knives are crafted in the company's factory in Germany. Well-balanced and durable, GOURMET knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. GOURMET 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.