Shun Classic Chef's KnifeThis Kai Shun Chef's Knife has an 8 inch blade,and is suitable for a wide variety of culinary uses - cutting,slicing,dicing,chopping and more. ,,Crafted with precision in Japan,the Kai Shun 20cm Chef's Knife is comprised of 32 layers of the highest quality folded Damascus steel resulting in a sharper,more durable cutting edge. The process of folding the steel produces beautiful watermarks on the blade making this product as aesthetically pleasing as it is effective. This legendary metal is a combination of VG10 Steel and SUS410 High Carbon Steel making it highly resistant to corrosion. As with all of Kai's Shun series knives,this knife utilises an ergonomically shaped and weighted handle to ensure comfort and prevent slippage. The black Pakka wood and resin coated handle offer a sophisticated and refined finish to this already impressive knife.