Nouvel Ideal series knives are drop forged from a single piece of XC75 carbon steel and tempered to 54-56 HRC. They are hand ground extra thin behind the edge for awesome cutting feel, easy to sharpen and have good toughness, and a great all around workhorse. Carbon steel will develop a patina, and rust if left wet. Dry immediately after use, never soak or put in the dishwasher. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.

The serrated tip chef knife blends the aggressive cutting ability of a serrated knife with the power in the heel of a chef knife. This helps to cut sometimes difficult ingredients like bread crusts or ripe tomatoes, while still retaining the superior finesse of a straight edge. This smaller version makes a great sandwich or bagel knife.