This Mercer Chef's Knife (M20608) is in their Genesis line of professional cutlery. Each of Mercer's Genesis knives boasts a modern design and a blade fully forged from a single piece of high quality German steel. This precision forged design ensures dependability under the arduous demands of professional kitchens. The German steel blade stands strong against corrosion, rust and staining and its taper-ground edge holds on to sharpness for longer. The bolstered handle affords effortless balance while the ergonomic no-slip grip provides comfort during long periods of use. This M20608 Genesis chef's knife is eight inches long and features a black Santoprene handle. A Mercer Genesis chef's knife is ideal for a variety of food preparation tasks, such as chopping, slicing and dicing, in any kitchen.