Chef's knife with Japanese VG10 steel cutting core with stainless damascus (37-layers total) and hammered ("tsuchime") finish for a beautiful blade with excellent edge retention; 61 Rockwell Hardness; 8-inch blade (13-3/8 inches overall); Knife alone weighs 7.9-ounces (225 grams) Includes walnut wood sheath with embedded magnet in the spine that securely stays on the blade yet is easy to remove without scratching Black canvas micarta handle for a similar look and feel to wood without the worry of cracking Double bevel edge for both right and left-handed use Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty The Enso HD 8" Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its slightly curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso has been crafting professional knives since 1932, combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty.