The MAC Chef Series Bread/Roast Slicer Knife is a high-carbon Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium steel blade for better edge-retention that requires very little maintenance. The blade is thin, which eases stress on your hand and arm, and the V-shaped blade glides through cuts with ease. This knife has been designed with weight distribution in mind and is balanced perfectly, creating a sense of comfort when holding it. The handle is made from pakkawood, which has the look and feel of natural wood but lasts much longer than natural woods because it does not require drying out or oiling. Finally, this knife comes with a 25-year warranty and a 57-61 Rockwell hardness.