For the professional or home chef, the Sarah Wiener knife is the Porsche of knives. The Sarah Wiener knife collection with its smooth plum wood handles is manually produced in 90 steps including hand forging and honing by a blade master. The Sarah Wiener knives, designed by Chef Sarah Wiener, are made with every detail in mind. Hand forged from a single piece of steel with 56 degree Rockwell hardness, the blade is ice hardened for slicing durability giving these knives sharpness longevity and ease of re-sharpening. The nine-step forging process makes the blade extremely hard and rust proof. The curved blade of the large knives is ideal for the cradle cut. The wide bolster, with finger protection, is perfectly balanced for easy and smooth tasking. The plum wood handles are hand polished and oiled for a super smooth grip. The blade of the knife goes all the way down the core of the handle for a secure connection that does not require rivets. Consequently, there is no opportunity for food remnants to collect.