The Classic Bolster Chef's Knife, is the workhorse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. The cook’s knife is an indispensable all-purpose kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats. The half bolster reduces the overall thickness and weight of this cook's knife and makes for enhanced edge care.