Kasumi 84018-7 inch Santoku Knife The Kasumi 7-inch Santoku knife is used for slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables, fruit, and meat Made from 33 layers of stainless steel; middle layer of V-Gold No. 10 stainless steel acts as the cutting edge Blade's edge beveled on both sides for a sharper edge; Damascus pattern is eye catching and rust free Asymmetrical handle made from multiple layers of wood impregnated with plastic resin and riveted to full tang As with all high-quality cutlery, hand washing is best for care