This sturdy, heavy knife features a broad, strong blade and fine cutting edge. The all rounder for professionals and hobby chefs that slices vegetables, minces herbs and chops. The workhorse of all knives also known as the cook's knife. The Knife handle is rocked up and down with one hand while the fingers of the other hand rests lightly on the back of the blade.Important Care Tips: Always clean Twin Cermax M66 knives by hand, never in the dishwasher. To sharpen, please use a sharpening stone such as Twin Stone Pro or a J.A. Henckels Diamond Steel.