Unlike Japanese knives, some German knives have full bolsters that extend all the way to the blade edge. Most of these knives have a bolster-a thick metal cuff-between the blade and handle.Henckels are the most popular German knife producers.
The belly of the blade has a pronounced curve that tapers to a sharp tip, which is best if you prefer to cut using a rocking motion (meaning the knife never leaves the cutting board, and you use the belly curve to slice through food).