The Wusthof Gourmet Hollow Edge Chai Dao is designed for cutting thin slices of vegetables, chopping and dicing. The wide blade can be used for crushing ingredients, such as garlic. The hollow edge allows for an effortless cut through foods without sticking to the blade. The Wusthof Gourmet series includes a wide assortment of knives for all purposes. Manufactured from one piece of Chrom Molybdenum Vanadium steel, precisely cut with the latest state of the art laser technology. The comfortable, triple-riveted polymer handle provides excellent balance and maneuverability. Made in Solingen, Germany with a lifetime warranty.