Forged out of AEB-L. stainless steel, which is a non-powder stainless steel renowned for its corrosion resistance, hardness, and ease of sharpness, Middleton's 8" Echo Chef Knife is completely handmade with a dymalux handle that is dyed birch veneers. A chef knife is the primary knife used by the chef due to its extra durability and work horse nature for cutting a variety of ingredients.