Shun DM0777 Classic Kiritsuke Knife, Stainless Steel, 6" Kiritsuke is the only multipurpose traditional Japanese knife (in Japan only the executive chef in the kitchen is allowed to use one) Featuring a double-bevel, flat-ground blade for durability and to move food away from the blade quickly Hand-sharpened 16-degree cutting angle on each side for a razor-sharp edge Proprietary VG-MAX Cutting Core for maximum edge retention; clad with 68 layers of stainless steel (34 each side) for corrosion resistance Ebony Packwood D-shaped handle to fit in the curl of the fingers for a comfortable, secure grip