Ferrum Estate Double Bolster Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch, Maple Style:8-Inch Chef’s KnifeThis chef’s knife from the Ferrum Estate collection can handle nearly every food prep task with ease. Use it for routine cutting tasks like chopping, slicing, and dicing. FerrumÕs blades are forged from powdered metal for greater density and purity, with 61 Rockwell hardness for exceptional edge retention. The finished blade is hand-sharpened to a 16-degree cutting angle, with a convex ‘apple seed’ edge. Because of Ferrum’s unique manufacturing process, the blade is less brittle and easier to sharpen than others of comparable hardness. The handle of the Estate line is made from scraps of Pacific maple wood left over from furniture production. The egg-shaped handle profile offers a comfortable grip and greater control while cutting