The WÜSTHOF Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife has a longer and narrower blade than a chef's knife, allowing the knife to cleanly cut through meats. The pointed tip is designed to help guide meat away from the bone. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food — these small air pockets gently push food off the blade and reduce friction and drag. This hollow-edge carving knife allows cooks to effortlessly prep a wide array of fresh produce, including starchy vegetables like potatoes, which tend to stick to the blade during slicing.