The Victorinox 12-inch chef's knife is ideal for slciing, chopping, and dicing fruits, vegetables, and meats making it a very versatile knife. Its 12-inch blade allows you to cut large amounts of foods with more control. The blade is made from high carbon stainless steel to ensure long lasting ware and is essentially corrosion free. The Fibrox handle is made for comfort and to fit perfectly in your hand so you have better control of the knife and is also helpful in making more precise cuts. NSF.