The CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Artisan Butcher Knife features a large, curved blade that can slice through large beef briskets, sirloin, roasted pigs, and more. The hollow edge makes it easy to smoothly cut thin slices of ham, beef, or poultry. WÜSTHOF'S best-selling collection for generations, CLASSIC full-tang knives are precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel. CLASSIC knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material - Polyoxymethylene (POM) - which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration