This is a very well-made knife. It has been forged.
I have the entire set of these knives now and can attest to their quality of construction and razor sharpness. These are precision instruments made of German Carbon Steel, not stainless steel. If you throw your knives around in the sink or wash them in a dishwasher, these knives are NOT for you! These knives are professional grade cutlery and need to be treated as such.