Boning & Fillet Knives - The essential knife for deboning chicken, ham and roast and trimming fats and sinews. This reliable Classic Ikon boning knife features a tapered, pointed blade to work closely around joints. Handmade in Germany since 1814, Wusthof cutlery is prized by the world's top chefs for restaurant and home cooking. The Classic Ikon line is precision forged of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel and skillfully honed by hand. The innovative handle design features a double bolster and triple rivets for long-lasting comfort and durability. 5" blade. Product Features Precision forged from one-piece of steel for greater stability and sharpness Precision hand-honed, high-carbon, stainless-steel blade resists rust and stains Laser-controlled blade edges stay sharp longer with a more consistent blade angle Synthetic handle features a double bolster and triple rivets Ergonomically designed handle offers a smooth, comfortable grip Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing recommended Made in Germany Li - Specifications Model: 4616 Blade Length: 5" Overall Length: 10 1/2" Weight: 4 1/2 oz. Material: high-carbon stainless steel; synthetic handle Care Instructions Wusthof cutlery is dishwasher-safe but hand-washing is recommended. In the dishwasher, your Wusthof knife may bang against other cutlery or pots and pans and knick the blade. Clean knife with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Dry immediately. Dry from the back of knife to the blade. No metal is completely stain-free. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blade after use. If blade should show some signs of staining, clean with a non-abrasive metal polish. To prevent irreparable blade damage, it is best to store your knife in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.