THICK HEEL, WITH BOLSTER - Thick heel prevents the hand from slipping up toward the blade and ensures additional support for your safety. Also, each knife comes with a stainless steel bolster which provides a great counter-balance. MATTE-FINISH HANDLE - The french-style handle is specifically designed for finger protection. Furthermore, the handle's matte finish provides a non-slip and comfortable grip. It is secured with 3 screw rivets. HANDWASH ONLY, NOT DISHWASHER SAFE - KITAKAMI boning knife is extremely durable and does not get dull quickly. Take good care of it as instructed and it will certainly become your trusty kitchen companion for a long time. The Boning Knife will help you to separate the bones, cartilage, tendons, and skin from the meat. It can be also used for filleting fish, meat, and poultry. Due to its long and narrow blade (sometimes flexible), it is easy to cut thin, perfectly even slices. Kitchen knives KITAKAMI are made of high-quality German steel X50. CrMoV15. It is strong and durable, hardened up to HRC 57 on the Rockwell scale. These knives are perfect for everyday use. The double-side symmetrical sharpening of the blades simplifies cutting and slicing. A thick heel prevents fingers from slipping and ensures additional support. Each item has stainless steel bolster for a perfect knife balance. The polypropylene handle is fixed with 3 even rivets properly. Matt finishing helps handles to stay non-slippery and to prevent hand injury. Hand washes only