The Wusthof Grand Prix II is the next generation of the Wusthof Grand Prix line. The Grand Prix II line has an improved ergonomic handle design to reduce fatigue while the pebble-grained poly handles are slip resistant. The Wusthof Grand Prix II blade metal blend has also been improved with the addition of tungsten to the alloy, allowing the knife to stay sharp longer, yet still remaining easy to use and maintain. The Wusthof Grand Prix II knives are forged from a single blank of top quality high carbon steel, then the edge is hand-honed twice by skilled craftsman for terrific results right out of the box.