Mac HB-85 Chef Series knife features a 12.94" inches total knife length with 8.38" inches blade length, 1.63" blade height with 2mm blade thickness made of original molybdenum solid stainless steel and Pakka wood handle. Mac HB-85 is the lightest weight chef's knife with gradual taper from heel to tip is in the style of the Gyuto (Japanese version of the chef's knife) and can be used for slicing most fruits, vegetables, and proteins on the cutting board. This knife features a thin blade for less wedging into cuts and for producing a sharper knife and original molybdenum steel has better edge-retention and is easier to sharpen than most other brands. This knife has western-style shapes with a pointed tip and a handle that is in-line with the spine of the blade (On most knives in this series), light-weight due to the lack of a bolster and the thin blade eases stress on your hand and arm. This knife also features completely tapered from spine to edge, creating a V-shaped blade that glides through cuts with ease. Perfectly balanced weight distribution creates a sense of comfort when holding the knife and keeps you in control of the blade. Slightly curved edge allows you to use almost any style of cutting whether it is a European rocking motion or a Japanese slicing motion. Pakka wood handle has the look and feel of natural wood but lasts much longer.