A slicing knife is generally used for slicing cooked meats. The long blade may be wide or narrow flexible or rigid have a rounded or pointed tip and have a smooth or modulated surface. The heavier hard-bladed slicers are designed to cut broader slices through hot softer meats. If the surface of the meat is firm and relatively dry (as in cold roast or a ham) the meat is less resistant and the thinner narrower blades are suitable. The Viking Slicing Knife is available in 6- 8- and 10-inch blade lengths. Viking Cutlery is crafted in Solingen Germany using old world standards. Each knife is forged from a single piece of high carbon-chromium-vanadium stainless steel that is rust and stain resistant. The blade is then ice-hardened to create a strong easy to sharpen blade with a long lasting edge. Its full tang reinforces the knife from tip to butt and the weighted end of each knife creates optimum balance that feels good in your hand. The handles are constructed of polyoxymethaline an advanced material that will not crack and is impervious to water. Viking Cutlery for the cook seeking to invest in quality and style for a lifetime of use.