Shun Classic Limited Edition 4-inch Paring Knife; ideal for peeling, paring, chopping and mincing Knife features Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention Clad with 34 layers each side (68 total) Damascus stainless steel; ground and bead-blasted to reveal flowing Damascus pattern Features D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle that rests perfectly in the curve of the fingers, for a more secure grip Lifetime ; Hand crafted in Seki City, Japan in the tradition of samurai sword making