yaxell mon 8" chef's knife - made in japan - vg10 stainless steel gyuto with micarta handle yaxell the <b>yaxell mon chef's knife</b> 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.<br /><br /><b>blade length:</b> 8-inches<br /><b>blade type:</b> fine edge<br /><b>blade material:</b> 3-layer japanese vg10 superior stainless steel<br /><b>handle material:</b> linen canvas micarta<br /><br /> <b>yaxell mon series</b><br />constructed from 3-layer japanese cobalt molybdenum vanadium vg10 superior stainless steel clad by high quality stainless steel from both sides. the sand-blast finish blade and katana sword wave line gives an impressive appearance. the handles are made of black resin and linen canvas micarta with two stainless steel rivets. the canvas material is dyed black and brilliantly polished to last for decades. the engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel which provides outstanding stability and balance. handcrafted in seki city, japan with a lifetime warranty.