A prep knife is such an awesome shape and size!  It's perfect for chopping smaller fruits and vegetables but also can handle meats and cheeses.
  
The Damascus design is beautiful!  The knife has has that incredibly sharp asian edge angle and has a core of VG10 steel which is very hard and will give you incredible edge retention.  

The handle is authentic to Japanese heritage also, with its D shape design. It is extremely comfortable in your hand and is made of micarta which is a linen and resin mixture. It has the look and feel of wood, with the durability of a synthetic material.