A beautiful hammered SG2 steel blade that is expertly made for chopping.  The edge of this blade is an incredible 9.5 to 12 degrees and is capable of giving you the thinnest slices.  It will stay sharp due to the hardness and quality of the steel and it because of the patented ice hardening process it will be chip and crack resistant.  I love the feel of the traditional Japanes D shaped handle.