Enso HD 9" Slicing Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Japanese Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Meat Carving Knife Handcrafted Japanese slicing knife with a VG10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention; Rockwell Hardness 61 37-layer stainless Damascus blades with hammered (tsuchime) finish Black canvas micarta handle for a similar look and feel to wood without the worry of cracking Double bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; Perfect for carving roasts, turkey, ham and more Made in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty