Shun 6720C Wasabi Chef Knife, 8 in Blade, High-Carbon Steel, Antibacterial Handle Japanese style chef's knife, multi purpose knife Made with Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless steel for superior edge retention Embellished with the Japanese character for' wasabi' Blades are bead-blasted to an attractive finish, handle is sturdy, clean polypropylene blend Hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty, made in Japan