The Ergonomic Kitchen Fork Knife feature upright handles, which reduce the chance of wrist strain and injuries while performing kitchen tasks. The special handles keep the arm and wrist in a neutral, relaxed position. This design increases leverage when cutting and promotes energy conservation so that wear on joints and muscles is minimized. Cutting injuries are lessened because fingers stay away from the knife blades. The stainless steel blades and are dishwasher safe. The Fork Knife has a 4-1/2" (11 cm) blade.