Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel Black Damascus Kiritsuke Japanese Multipurpose Chef Knife 9.5 In with Nuri Saya Cover KNIFE CAN BE OXIDIZED WITHOUT PROPER CARE* RECOMMEND FOR PROFESSIONAL ONLY* Kiritsuke Japanese Chef's Knife is a cross between a chefs knife and a vegetable knife. It is perfect for dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven. Blue High Carbon Steel #2 core hand forged Damascus clads and water quenched (Mizu Yaki) for maximum cutting performance and edge retention (HRC62-63) Damascus refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns. Only the most skilled of artisans can forge these metals together in such a complex puzzle piece formation, blending aesthetics and performance Hand wash with mild cleanser; NSF Approved; Handmade by skilled tradesmen in Japan (Lacquered Coated Saya Cover Included)