The tang - The tang is the metal that extends into the handle ... to keep them away from the sharp edge of the knife. For larger knives like a chef's knife, the flat surface of your fingers ...

The Wüsthof Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife is crafted from a synthetic polyoxymethylene handle with a high-carbon stainless ...

These are great tools and a superb alternative or addition to a Western chef's knife. Tang The metal bit that runs from the beginning of the blade, down the length of the handle. Better knives ...