The WÜSTHOF 4 1/2" Cheese Knife has a stable blade and a sharp edge, ensuring a clean cut: ideal for hard cheeses such as Emmental, Gruyere, Comté and many Alpine cheeses, or for semi-hard cheeses such as Gouda, Edam or Tilsit, while a special etching on the blade prevents cheese slices from sticking to it. 

• Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. 
• Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink. 
• Safely store your knife using a storage solution. 
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo.
• Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. 
• Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.