FANTECK 8" Executive Chef Knife Special Edition joins the ranks of best quality materials in worldwide cutlery. This professional knife in Damascus steel (Mokume-gane in Japanese) is created from a very special Japanese steel: the V GOLD 10 (VG10), and is manufactured according to the ancient techniques of the making of Samurai swords(Katana). Composition of V GOLD steel: C-0.99%=The carbon gives the hardness Cr-15.03%=The chromium makes stainless Mo and V-1%&0.18%=The molybdenum and the vanadium reinforce the resistance to corrosion. Co-1.37%=The cobalt makes the structure hard and limits the dropping out from carbides. The VG10 super steel which is protected by a stunning 66-layer SUS410 stainless steel, Combined with our Cryogenic Cooling Process enhance the material properties resulting in a Harder, Sharper blade that does not stain. Use and care: Wash by hand and dry with a soft cloth immediately after use. Recommended not to cut on glass, stone or other similar hard surfaces. Do not cut through bone or try to separate,poke or pry frozen foods. Sharpen the blade regularly by whetstone to maintain the sharp edge. Always keep away from children. The origin of Damascus steel. The name of “Damascus steel”is derived from the origin that this kind of steel has been processed in Damascus, Syria. The strongest point of this steel is its own pattern produced during solidification of cast steel melted in a crucible furnace and it is said that only a few of people know about the manufacturing knowhow. In the days of the crusade the sword was noted for its mysterious beauty and preciousness. The present Damascus design has been realized based on the pattern of the Damascus steel.