This 5.5-inch prep knife is a compact all-rounder knife for precision prep work in-hand and on the cutting board. It’s perfect for chopping herbs, slicing meat, and dicing vegetables. Zwilling Gourmet is the go-to knife for home chefs eager for their everyday knife to be exceptional. The knives are precision stamped from a single piece of special formula German steel, resulting in lighter weight knives for maximum maneuverability. Combined with Zwilling's signature ice-hardening technique, the blades are harder, sharper, and they retain their sharpness longer. The ergonomic, triple-rivet handle with a laser inscribed Zwilling logo ensures fatigue-free cutting. Features: Made from special formula high carbon stainless steel      Precision-stamped from a single-piece of solid steel      Ice-hardened FRIODUR® blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience     Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensure ideal cutting angle   Traditional triple-rivet handle with a full tang provides maximum comfort and stability while cutting     The center rivet is laser inscribed with the Zwilling logo     Dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended   Measures 9.84" L x 0.51" W x 1.26" H x 4.33" handle; 5.51" blade Imported.