Suitable for mincing shallots, onions, and herbs, or for cleaning and chopping vegetables. Classic look with three rivets, it fits well in the hand. The collection of non-forged knives provides intuitive and easy handling. Material: chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel. The knives are optimally balanced and therefore fatigue during work is minimized. The blades are laser cut and checked for perfect sharpness. Blade length: 12 cm. Hardness 56 HRC Rockwell scale. Compared to a forged knife, it is lighter, and ideal for new but also more experienced cooks. The dimensions indicate the length of the blade, not the total length of the knife with the handle. The Gourmet knife line has been awarded the US Seal of Quality and Hygiene -NSF-. Not dishwasher safe.