Dragon 9" Slicing Knife Made with American Steel and Handcrafted in Japan AMERICAN MADE STEEL - Dragon knives are made from BD1N Nitrogen Steel made right here in the USA. That steel is then sent to Japan where some of the finest knife makers in the world turn it into a precision Japanese kitchen knife. JAPANESE PRECISION - Dragon knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. Master craftsman pay special attention to detail on every knife so that a perfect product is produced every time. UNRIVALED SHARPNESS - BD1N Steel is known for its durability ability to be sharpened to a razor edge and maintain that edge long after other knives have gone dull. Hand sharpened to a 16 degree bevel creates an edge that is razor sharp and will maintain its edge for years to come. EXTREME DURABILITY - Japanese knives have always been known for being sharp but slightly delicate. The Dragon knives bridge that gap between European durability and Japanese performance. The BD1N Nitrogen steel allows for that traditional Japanese styling, sharpness, design and performance while giving that European knife durability that they are known for. BEAUTIFUL HANDLE - The handle is made of FDA approved black resin and linen Canvas Micarta with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed black and brilliantly finished to last for decades.