The Sai Series from Global is a the top-of-the-line collection of kitchen cutlery for the professional or serious home chef. The Global Sai 7.5" Chef"s Knife blade is forged from three layers of Global"s proprietary CHROMOVA 18 Stainless steel alloy and 18/8 stainless steel. The blades are then individually hammered and ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C58° - C59°. The CHROMOVA 18 blade is harder and thinner, allowing for a mere 12.5° bevel to create an ultra-sharp and fine edge. The blade transitions smoothly and seamlessly into the ergonomically shaped stainless handle. A contoured thumb rest helps ensure grip and control and the hollowed handle is filled with sand to achieve a precise weight for the perfect balance. The Global Sai 7.5" Chef"s Knife is ideal for most any kitchen prep, but the very fine edge may be best suited to precision slicing, dicing, mincing and chopping of fruits, vegetables and boneless meats and fish. Made in Japan and backed by a manufacturer"s lifetime warranty. Measures 13.5" l x 1.75" w x .8quot; h.