Ceramic Chef’s Knife – Best & Sharpest 8-inch Black Professional Kitchen Knife – Latest & Hardest Blade That Doesn’t Need Sharpening for Years – Comes with FREE Stylish Blade Cover/CaseAlpha Inspirations 8 inch ceramic chef's knife stays sharp for years WITHOUT sharpening; Ceramic does not dull over time like a steel blade does making it go a very long time without the need to sharpen, which saves YOU time Ceramic is the 2nd hardest material in the world, second only to diamond; This gives our blades a sharpness, versatility and strength unlike traditional kitchen knives; The thicker spine gives a durability other manufacturers