Chef"s Knives regardless of the length are the most used ones world wide in the professional as well as in the home kitchen. The wide, slightly curved blade and the well balanced weight make it the most versatile knife for cutting, chopping, slicing, cubing, dicing and mincing. The 9- or 10-inch version is the "workhorse" of many chefs. The extra length and weight make the knife working for you, prevent the wrist and enable fatigueless cutting. Solicut First Class knives are fully drop forged from a solid piece of Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel. Vacuum-hardening, precise grinding and sharpening by craftsmen stand for the excellent quality. The double bolster construction gives an outstanding balance to the knife due to the extra weight at the rear. The straight line design of the handle fits small and larger hands. The triple riveted synthetic handle is seamlessly fixed avoiding bacteria to invade. In 2008 the 8-inch chef"s knife of Solicut First Class range was rated the best German made chef"s knife by "Stiftung Warentest".(an independent German consumer testing magazine)