The Zwilling Twin Fin II Bread Knife is perfect for slicing through loaves of crusty bread, slicing larger fruits and vegetables that have a tougher outside and softer inside. Also ideal for heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, squash. It's also a perfect blade for slicing large cakes. Zwilling Twin Fin II is forged from N60 stainless steel that distinguishes itself with its special combination of chrome and carbon. It sits comfortably in the hand and masters a wide range of tasks. The Japanese ergonomically designed handle is easy to work with and the gilled design makes it look very special. The ice-hardened blade is robust and incredibly flexible. An additional advantage is that Zwilling Twin Fin II is dishwasher safe.