This Global Classic inspired knife/cleaver, which features a blade constructed of a single piece of steel with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance, is the ideal tool for slicing, chopping, mincing, scraping, and crushing ingredients. The handle of this knife is ergonomic, hygienic, slip-resistant, and made hollow and then filled with sand to achieve the desired weight and deliver the perfect balance and provide optimal control. The rectangular blade on this knife is made of the finest stainless steel and designed exclusively for Global and is also ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56 - C58 degrees, which holds the razor-sharp edge of the blade longer than any other steel. This blade also boasts a lifetime warranty so you can chop and slice for years to come.Measurements7-3/4" L