This gorgeous Birchwood handle will need a little extra care with hand washing and drying but it is oh so worth it!  With an SG2 steel core that will stay razor sharp use after use you will wonder how you ever used anything else.  The Santoku profile is one of the the most popular blades for all chopping jobs.  100 additional layers of steel create the damascus pattern that is handcrafted in Seki, Japan by skilled artisans.