The Carl Mertens 7" Chinese Chef's Knife is an excellent tool for chopping small herbs, cutting vegetables and meat - it’s the perfect all-in-one tool for efficiency. You’ll slice, dice, and mince a variety of ingredients during food prep. Carl Mertens Foreman knives are hand forged in Germany for an incredibly strong knife that holds a sharp edge.The ergonomic handle is made if European walnut wood for both a striking appearance and easy handling. The Carl Mertens Foreman 7” Chinese knife is a remarkable piece of art that combines aesthetics with functionality and versatility. All Carl Mertens knives are handmade in Solingen, Germany using the same techniques for decades. Made Using the Same Techniques All Carl Mertens knives are handmade in Solingen, Germany using the same knife-making techniques for decades, making each knife truly unique from the rest. Production goes through the process of stamping, grinding, and sharpening, similar to their roots, all finished in the same facility. Carl Mertens Foreman Series Hand-Forged in Germany The Foreman line from Carl Mertens showcases the perfect balance of strength and beauty. All Foreman knives are hand forged to create a single knife that’s incredibly strong and will hold up against the toughest ingredients. Rust-Proof Blade Each blade comes with an ergonomic handle made from oiled walnut and shaped to provide a comfortable grip. The Foreman blades are made with rust-proof X50CrMoC15 stainless steel for a blade that will stay incredibly sharp for years. Award-Winning Design Designed by Carsten Gollnick, the Carl Mertens Foreman series was created to meet the highest standards in gourmet cutlery. In 2018, the entire Carl Mertens Foreman line was awarded the IF Design Award. A fantastic achievement for this German knife brand. About Carl Mertens Carl Mertens International started in 1919 as a small job-order grinding shop for pocket knives. They’ve expanded their lines over time, adding flatware, kitchen knives, and accessories. Though we’ve reached the 100-year mark since the beginning of Carl Mertens, one thing remains the same; the creation process. Everything made at Carl Mertens comes with a lot of manual work. Production goes through the process of stamping, grinding, and sharpening, similar to their roots, and completed in the same facility. Carl Mertens is known for creating beautiful, contemporary products made using the same traditional craftsmanship from when they began. Exquisite designs have led Carl Mertens to receive numerous design awards from IF Design, Red Dot, Design Plus, and more. Made in Solingen, Germany A small German city settled in between Wuppertal and Dusseldorf, Solingen is full of history for quality gourmet cutlery. Solingen is known as the steel capital of the world and is where all Carl Mertens knives are made. Each Carl Mertens knife is put through a meticulous process of staming, grinding, sharpening, but results in a unique knife that stands out from the rest.