Japanese chef"s knife also known as gyuto, it is a thinner, lighter blade than traditional chef"s knives * Made from vg-10 stainless steel clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel * Patterned, layered surface; stunning look of damascus steel with ultra-sharp 16-degree blade angle and incredible blade edge retention * Black laminated PakkaWood D-shaped handle provides maximum comfort and reduces friction * Hand wash and dry; limited lifetime warranty; made in Japan