Key Features Stainless Steel Alloy Elegant Ergonomic Handles Innovative Straight Blade About Victorinox At Victorinox we’re all about extraordinary products: reliable, clever companions for your everyday adventures at home, travelling and in the great outdoors. Since our founding in 1897 and the introduction of the "Original Army Knife" by Karl Elsener, we have developed into an international brand that combines functionality, innovation, iconic design and uncompromising quality. With our technical and design-oriented know-how, we design products that allow you to travel relaxed, work smart and master the challenges of life in a variety of areas. Victorinox Grand Maître Wood Chef's Knife, 8" With a heart of steel encased in smooth wood, the Grand Maître Wood Chef's Knife offers balance and agility in equal measure. Its sturdy blade slices cleanly, while the full tang construction ensures durability and strength. The ergonomic handle is crafted from premium quality wood for optimum comfort. It’s the masterful knife you need for delicious dishes. Timeless and Elegant Knives Exceptional quality and timeless elegance are two defining features of the Grand Maître series of forged knives from Victorinox. Give your kitchen and dining table a more upscale look! INNOVATIVE STRAIGHT BLADE Features an ultra-sharp straight-edged blade that is adept at almost any knife task. The curved blade allows for rocking, and the width of the knife from spine to blade keeps your knuckles comfortably above the cutting board as you work. HIGH-QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL Every piece is uniformly hardened and perfectly balanced, made of ice-tempered high-carbon stainless steel for sharpness and edge retention. ELEGANT ERGONOMIC HANDLE Ergonomically designed, this triple-riveted and ergonomically designed handle provides optimum weight, balance and comfort, promising comfort in its hold and supreme ease of use.