The all-purpose chef's knife has a curved blade which enables the rocking motion necessary for chopping and dicing with ease. Crafted with beautiful and durable Italian olive wood handles, Le Creuset knives feature 64 layers of Damascus steel folded around a VG-10 steel core. Stamped in Solingen, Germany with a Rockwell hardness of 61, the knives hold a finely sharp edge and perform any kitchen task with ease. Hand-wash in warm, soapy water, and sharpen with appropriate ceramic or stone sharpeners as needed.