Zwilling Pro Le Blanc Prep Knife, 5 1/2"

Summary

Add unconventional style and high performance to your knife collection. Featuring sleek white handles, the Zwilling Pro Le Blanc series provides the ultimate comfort, security and precision in hand. Each knife boasts a unique arched bolster designed by architect Matteo Thun to promote the perfect thumb grip. The contoured ergonomic handles enhance control. This versatile knife offers the balance of a chef's knife, the precision edge of a utility knife and the impressive maneuverability of a paring knife. 

• Blade is made of high-carbon stainless steel.
• Precision forged using Zwilling's Sigmaforge process, resulting in exceptionally hard yet flexible blade.
• Zwilling's Friodur ice-hardening technique creates hard, sharp blade that resists corrosion.
• Precise lasers are used to ensure blade edge is at optimal cutting angle for maximum sharpness.
• Arched bolster perfectly supports thumb for ultimate comfort, safety and precise handling. 
• Bolster allows full length of blade to be used and sharpened.
• Polymer handle is triple riveted to blade and contoured for secure, comfortable grip.
• Made in Germany by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, founded in 1731.

Dimensions & More Info

• 5 1/2" blade, 4" handle.
• 3.25 oz.
• Made in Germany.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces, such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent. 
• Rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid using cleaners that contain bleach and citrus extracts.
• Maintain knife's cutting edge by regularly using honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice per year.
• Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.