This is Cutco's "everyday" knife. Use it to section fruits, slice vegetables, trim fat from meats, skin chicken, remove corn on the cob, etc.Features and benefits of Cutco:Comfortable, universal designThermo-resin handle (dishwasher safe)Quality constructionHigh carbon surgical steelCutco's forever guaranteeCutco is one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of high-quality cutlery in North America. With over 14 million satisfied customers, Cutco recorded sales of over 50 million in 2005. Cutco offers a forever performance guarantee, a forever sharpness guarantee, and a forever replacement service agreement for misuse or abuse. Experience the difference with Cutco's quality cutlery! This item is a great gift idea.