{"product_id":"pirge-ecco-chef-knife-high-carbon-stainless","title":"Chef Knife, 6.3-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pirge Ecco Chef Knife has a 16 cm (6.30 inch) straight-edged blade of German 1.4116 high carbon stainless steel, glacial heat treated to 54+ HRC and sharpened and polished twice, on an injection-molded plastic handle. At 50 mm wide and 2.0 mm thick, it's a compact, light chef knife that stays quick and easy to steer on a small cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 16 cm (6.30 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 2.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: German 1.4116 high carbon stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 54+ HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment: Pirge's glacial process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: straight, sharpened and polished twice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: injection-molded PP plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe everyday work a chef knife does: chopping vegetables for a stew, slicing meat, and mincing herbs. The shorter blade suits smaller hands and smaller boards. For big jobs like splitting a winter squash or carving a roast, a longer blade does it in fewer strokes. New to a chef knife? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/cooking-tips-and-culinary-insight\/knife-techniques-the-beginners-guide\"\u003eKnife Techniques Beginner's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePirge recommends hand washing, because dishwasher detergents can leave oxidation spots on the blade. Dry it right after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pirge lists 1.4116 German stainless steel, glacial heat treated to 54+ HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat angle should I sharpen it at?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pirge doesn't publish one for the Ecco. For a Western-style stainless chef knife like this, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-sharpen-a-kitchen-knife\"\u003eHow to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife\u003c\/a\u003e guide works at about 20 degrees per side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pirge advises against it. Hand wash it and dry it right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauty Care Bag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55105155760494,"sku":"shp254_Gratis_GRA67C8C4E3ADC9B_barkodsuz_250410","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8324\/4142\/files\/j1tuXjeRU8knDbTnpClCtiymLqwFe6tNi4MaXjWy.jpg?v=1790230092","url":"https:\/\/winedropcookery.com\/products\/pirge-ecco-chef-knife-high-carbon-stainless","provider":"Wine Drop Cookery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}