ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Chef's Knife, 8 Inch, Black

The FOUR STAR knife series from ZWILLING J.A. Henckels is the top-selling line worldwide. This celebrated collection, honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans, is the model of safety, ergonomics, and comfort. The knives' seamless transition from bolster to handle ensures comfort for long periods of use. The bolster provides the right balance while acting as a safe finger guard.

These knives are made of a proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years. Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening FRIODUR technique, the blades are harder, sharper, will not stain or chip, and retain their sharpness longer. Precision-forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade.

The 8-inch blade on this knife features a curved cutting edge and a blunt back, simplifying and enhancing the safety of chopping, dicing, and mincing duties through a quick rocking motion. Part of the popular Four Star series, the hand-honed blade is made with Henckels' Sintermetal Component Technology (SCT), which allows three different grades of steel to be combined into a single piece, fusing the blade, bolster, and tang. This results in a strong, high-quality knife that will last a lifetime.

Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is one of the world's oldest and most well-respected cutlery manufacturers, creating bestselling knives guaranteed to last a lifetime. The Four Star® Series, first introduced in 1976, is one of the world's most popular knife lines, designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. The result is a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle, offering a wide range of knives for all tasks.

Four Star® knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the Sigmaforge standard, ensuring improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. The Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. Additionally, Four Star® knives use J.A. Henckels' Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, further contributing to cutting-edge retention.

The Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These comfortable handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. The super bolster provides weight, ensures safety, and adds balance. Other key features include a laser-controlled edge for sharpness and durability, a full rat-tail tang for proper balance and greater strength, and a dishwasher-safe design (although hand-washing is recommended).

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