The Tapered, Pointed Blade Of The Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 5" Boning Knife Is Ideal For Working Closely Around Joints, Making It Easy To De-Bone Chicken, Turkey Or Ham. In Addition, The Nimble Shape And Sharp Edge Are Perfect For Trimming From Meats To Make A Lighter, Healthier Meal. Triple Riveted Full Tang Constructiondouble Bolster For Perfect Balance And Heftbolster Design Allows Sharpening Of Entire Blade As Well As Full Usage Of The Bladeprecision Forged From A Single Piece Of High-Carbon, No-Stain Surgical Steelcontinuous Compound Grind Tapered From Handle To Tip And The Spine To The Edge For Exceptional Sharpnessblade Is Ground Thinner For Less Resistanceread Additional Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Featuresmade In Germany.