Gorgeously styled and designed for professional grade use in yourhome kitchen, this 8-1/2-inch bread knife from Jamie Olivereffortlessly cuts through thick crusts in clean slices. The bladeis crafted from Japanese MoV stainless steel, which is very hardand durable allowing the knife to retain its edge much longer thanstandard stainless steel. It features a full tang and a chunkybolster that provides superb balance and extra weight. The sculptedphenolic handle features the name of the knife on the end for easyidentification, and it's been fully riveted for added durability.Hand washing recommended, though it is suitable for dishwasher use(remove the knife immediately after the washing cycle and handdry).