Shun TDMS0200 Premier 2-Piece Carving Knife Boxed Set, Silver 9.5-inch Japanese slicing knife and carving fork in a boxed set Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge Features layered damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'tsuchime' in japanese) Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips