The Mercer Culinary M26040 Praxis® Chef Knife features an 8-inch blade crafted from high carbon Japanese stainless steel, ensuring exceptional sharpness and durability. Its stamped, one-piece construction provides a lightweight feel while maintaining strength. The knife is designed with three compression brass rivets that secure the elegant rosewood handle, offering a comfortable and balanced grip for precision cutting. Ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks, this chef knife excels in versatility, making it perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a variety of ingredients.