This slicing knife is one of the longest kitchen knives in the kitchen, its narrow blade means that it produces less drag as it cuts through food, allowing it to create cleaner, more uniform slices. It can also be used to deal with meats, larger fruits and vegetables, as well as cake. Adopted German High-carbon Stainless steel, it wont rust over time in most of the circumstances. The steel is precisely processed with high-tech vacuum heat treatment for extraordinary performance and superior strength. The full tang handle is made from our patent-pending high-density Pakkawood composite. Compare to other wood handles, it is way more stable and sanitary. No matter how bad the kitchen environment is, it will be no shrimp, no expansion, no crack, assuring you food safety. With 9 of length, the steel is ideal for most sized knives without getting cumbersome or poking too far out of your knife bag or woodblock. Tiny grooves along the steels surface work to bring back & straighten the edge.