Shun DM0766 Classic Western Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Shun classic 8-inch ultimate chef's knife with unique western style cutting edge Effortlessly dices and chops its way through all your recipes Features 22-degree cutting angle that some chef's prefer Blade core of VG-10 Super Steel with a Pattern Damascus cladding of 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel; 16 layers on either side D shape ebony-black pakkawood handle, specifically designed for premium applications