Enjoy Exceptional Sharpness in a Beautiful Contemporary Design. Equip your kitchen with all the tools you need with Henckels Elan. From slicing crusty loaves of bread with the 8 in. bread knife to dicing vegetables with the 7 in. hollow edge santoku, Henckels Elan has a knife that gets the job done. Available individually and in a variety of sets, Elan knives help you make quick work of prep work. Henckels Elan knives boast a contemporary design combined with exceptional functionality. Fully forged from a single piece of high-quality German steel, Elan knives feature fine-edge blades, perfect for precision cutting. Curved for comfort, the ergonomic handle is finished with a stylish, stainless-steel end cap that adds aesthetic appeal to your knife block. Henckels Elan is dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended.