Perfect knife for smaller slicing and carving jobs. Narrow blade helps with gliding through sandwiches, peppers, sausage and the like. The Classic Ikon line by Wusthof offers larger, beautifully curved handles, which are great for cooks with larger hands. Better balance is created by shifting some weight to the end of the handle. The demi-bolster aids in sharpening and allows use of the full length of your blade. Hand washing recommended. Made in Germany.