The Zwilling Pro Slim Chef's Knife is designed for speed and precision, the Zwilling Pro Slim collection features thin blades and small handles. The nimble knives are 9% smaller and 24% lighter in weight than the original Pro knives, yet they retain the company's signature curved bolster for a comfortable, ergonomic grip. This knife has the traditional chef's knife blade shape, as the 8" Chef's Knife has the regular Pro shape. Zwilling Pro is designed by architect and designer Matteo Thun, offering beauty and function with a classic design. The wedge-shaped blade and half bolster allows you to cut along the entire length of the blade. The unique curved bolster supports your thumb for extra grip, comfort, control and safety. This entire collection features precision forged knives made from a single piece of Zwilling exclusive high carbon stainless steel. As a result, the knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. In addition, the steel blade goes through a special ice-hardening process called Friodur. This process changes the molecular structure of the steel improving the cutting properties providing a remarkably sharp blade and ensures a long lasting cutting edge. Each knife is hand sharpened, polished and laser controlled to assure the cutting edge is accurate along the full length of the blade. The blade is enhanced with a traditional 3-riveted resin handle. Made in Germany with a lifetime warranty.