{"product_id":"mora-frosts-chefs-knife-8-5-4216pg","title":"Chef Knife, 8.5-Inch Stainless Steel Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mora Frosts 4216PG is an 8.5 inch chef's knife with a 216 mm Swedish cold-rolled stainless steel blade hardened to 58 HRC and Morakniv's Progrip handle, a double-molded rubber grip with an etched surface made for wet conditions. It comes from the Frosts line Morakniv builds for the food industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 216 mm (8.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: about 1 7\/8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 2.4 mm at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 355 mm (14.0 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 163 g (5.7 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Swedish cold-rolled stainless steel, hardened by deep refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: glass fiber reinforced polypropylene with a soft rubber over-mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-size prep: breaking down cabbage and squash, slicing roasts, and rock-chopping herbs and onions in quantity. The longer, wider blade covers more board per stroke and gives your knuckles clearance. It's a working knife with a no-frills handle, the kind that lives on a prep line. If you want something shorter, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mora-frosts-chefs-knife-7-4171\"\u003eMora Frosts 4171\u003c\/a\u003e is the 7 inch version. For grip and cutting motions, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/cooking-tips-and-culinary-insight\/knife-techniques-the-beginners-guide\"\u003eKnife Techniques: The Beginners Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStainless steel resists rust, but hand washing and drying protects the edge and the rubber grip. When it stops biting into a tomato skin, it's time for the steps in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-sharpen-a-kitchen-knife\"\u003eHow to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PG mean on the 4216PG?\u003c\/strong\u003e It marks Morakniv's Progrip handle, a double-molded rubber grip with an etched surface built for wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hard is the steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 HRC. The Swedish cold-rolled stainless blade is hardened by deep refrigeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 8.5 inches too long for a home kitchen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not if you have a full-size cutting board. On a small board, the 7 inch 4171 is easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ragweed Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55105079968110,"sku":"sku-30324524417069","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8324\/4142\/files\/image_a729de4e-55a3-44e2-96fa-e34029a58b6e.jpg?v=1790229936","url":"https:\/\/winedropcookery.com\/products\/mora-frosts-chefs-knife-8-5-4216pg","provider":"Wine Drop Cookery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}