Forged 1 piece of specially tempered hi-carbon steel Highly durable polymer handle Dishwasher safe, but hand-washing recommended Manufacturer provides lifetime warranty Dimensions: 12L x 2.5W x 0.5H inches. About WusthofSince their humble beginnings in 1814 the Wusthof family business has adhered to the same basic set of principles regarding their products. Their Trident logo is a representation of these principles a symbol of form function and uncompromising quality. Today Wusthof stands firm behind a strong line of products including an assortment of more than 350 forged knives as well as cutting boards knife blocks kitchen tools and scissors all of which are produced by dedicated workers at state-of-the-art facilities in Solingen Germany.