The FŸri¨ - FX east/west knife is our most popular blade because it is the most effective knife available for general slicing and chopping of meats, vegetables and fruits. The blade is a chopper and cooks knife combined: the best of the East and the West! Light, sharp, and perfectly balanced. Coppertail - World-first Coppertailª counterweight for precision balance. As the blade wears and becomes lighter over time, simply file copper from the tail to rebalance the knife. Patent pending. (Allow Coppertail to oxidize and achieve its natural patina). Features: * Hygiene: One-piece seamless stainless steel construction means no handle gaps or seams for food or germs to hide: very easy to keep clean and hygienic * Grip: The wedge shape handle resists slip toward the blade even with wet or oily hands * Size: 9" knife