E9686 8S         Royal Elite Stealth Chef's Knife 8 Inch

The Messermeister Royale Elité Stealth Chef’s Knife is the workhorse in every kitchen. You will gravitate to this knife and will find yourself using it for 90% of all your cutting tasks. The hand forged Stealth blade that is about 25% thinner and 10% lighter than our traditional chef’s knife. It has been ground down to a thin profile to create a razor sharp edge. You can chop, slice, dice and mince your way through extended cutting tasks without fatigue. 

Features

• The German 1.4116 stainless carbon alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds it’s edge retention and is easy to re-sharpen to a razor-like edge
• This kitchen knife line is one-piece, hot-drop hammer forged, which produces the strongest blade from heel to tip. The blades are heat treated and cooled to achieve a Rockwell of 57-58
• The three-step, 15 degree Elite edge is hand stropped on a cloth wheel, creating the sharpest possible cutting surface on an edged tool
• The bolsterless heel simplifies all cutting, sharpening and honing tasks, making use of the entire blade from heel to tip
• Handcrafted in the historic cutlery capital of Solingen, Germany
• ‘The Knife for Life’ guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent, rinse and dry immediately
• Do not place in dishwasher
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts
• Oil the wood handle as needed with food-safe mineral oil