Henckels Professional "S" 8" Chef's Knife, also called a Cook's Knife, is used for chopping, dicing, bias cutting and slicing. Features eclusive SCT technology process uses optimum metal alloys for the three distinctive parts of a knife, flly visible tang construction gives the knife proper balance and great strength, and High-carbon no-stain steel is non-staining and non rusting. These knives are also dishwasher safe.