Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel; Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade; 63 Rockwell Hardness Core features 80 layers of alternating soft and hard stainless steel on each side with a total of 161 layers Red and black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets; enclosed full tang handle construction ensures strength, durability and balance Approximately 12° double bevel blade angle Blade Length: 8", Blade Height: 1.75", Overall Length: 13.25", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.5mm, Weight: 7.75 oz. (220g) Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty The Yaxell Super Gou Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Yaxell Super Gou blades feature an extremely sharp cutting edge. Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, which is enveloped by 160 layers combined with alternating soft and hard stainless steel. The corrosion resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness. Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface impresses a fascinating Damascus design pattern. The handle is made of red and black canvas micarta with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed red and black and brilliantly finished to last for decades. The engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which provides outstanding stability and balance.