The Wusthof Gourmet carving knife has a laser cut blade with a traditional triple riveted handle. For carving and slicing hot and cold meats. The Wusthof Gourmet knives have a traditional triple riveted handle.Wusthof Trident knives are precision manufactured using the latest laser and robot technologies to produce an excellent range of professional quality kitchen knives. They are perfectly balanced, with a full tang on all knives with a blade length longer than 12cm, an ergonomic handle and a durable, easily sharpened , corrosion resistant blade. The excellent quality of Wusthof Trident knives is the result of an exhaustive manufacturing process which includes over 40 separate and demanding steps - the style is easy to copy but the quality is not.In production since 1814 Wusthof Trident knives are used by many professional chefs around the world and have won numerous awards. Wusthof Gourmet knives have a full tang on all knives with a blade length greater than 12cm, for perfect balance. The handles on Wusthof Gourmet Knives are made from high impact polypropylene with a traditional triple rivet fixing. The shape of the handle is ergonomic and has been designed in consultation with professional chefs for maximum comfort. Finished to a high standard the handles are seam free and pore free - and therefore hygienic. Like all professional quality knives - the Wusthof Gourmet range includes a large selection - each knife designed for a particular purpose. There is no such thing as a general purpose knife - it is always easier and safer to use a knife that has been designed for the job in hand.