Our knives are made of premium quality stainless steel. Each profile has been designed to exacting standards to ensure strength and durability. They are available in various handle types, colors, and blade configurations to suit your needs. The average cook knife is 8-10 inches, and if you examine the knife on its side, you'll note that the blade heel is the widest part of the knife. When you're slicing ingredients that are tough you'll get the most leverage over your ingredients when you cut from the knife heel.