Carving Knives & Forks - Indispensable tools for efficient prep and serving, this Wusthof Classic set lets you slice poultry or meat to exact thickness desired. Hollow-edge blade in this carving knife set ensures smooth release. Indentations reduce drag for quick and efficient slicing, without tearing. PEtec razor-sharp technology creates a precision-edge blade, skillfully honed by hand to maintain sharpness longer. Glides through roasts to create deli-thin slices for platters and sandwiches. Signature to the Wusthof cutlery series is the precision bolster, providing the heft and balance for accurate performance and firm cutting control. Long, straight high-carbon stainless-steel tines on the carving fork pierce quickly and cleanly to anchor poultry, roasts or ham. Knife and fork handles of this carving set feature triple-compression rivets securing each high-impact handle to the full tang for superior strength and longevity. Knife blade is precision-forged, high-carbon rust-free stainless-steel. Hand wash. Mad - Specifications Model: 9740-1 Knife: 8"L blade; 5 1/4-oz. Fork: 6"L tines; 4 1/4-oz. Made in Germany Lifetime manufacturer warranty Care and Use Wusthof cutlery series is dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended. In the dishwasher, Wusthof blade and tines may bang against other cutlery or pots and pans and nick the stainless-steel. Clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Dry immediately, from the back of the handle to the blade/tines. No metal is completely stain-free. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic juices or foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) after use. If there are signs of staining, clean with a nonabrasive metal polish. To prevent irreparable blade damage, it is best to store knife in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.