The fully forged F. Dick Premier Plus 8 in. Chef Knife is the go to knife for most cooks and is capable of preforming nearly any task in the kitchen. What is most striking about this knife is the comfort found in its amazing balance as many cooks find themselves using their chef knife for long periods at a time, it is nice to have such a comfortable grip with good balance. The bolster is smoothed for cooks who use a choke grip for better control. The handle is hygienically sealed so their is no gap between the plastic and steel, so the knife is suitable in even the cleanest of environments. The F. Dick X50M0V15 steel formula is ideal as it gives the cook incredible edge retention without compromising on corrosion resistance. The steel is ice hardened with a state of the art process and laser tested to ensure the edge is perfectly tapered. There is not a better chef knife made in Germany than the Premier Plus.