Yaxell Ran 6-1/2-inch Santoku Knife, 1-Count Heavy 6-1-/2-Inch blade made for superior cutting The blade is from VG10 stainless steel clad with 34 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing the 69 layered, rust-resistant Damascus look The handle is constructed of FDA-approved black canvas-micarta, an odorless, enormously durable material made of resin and linen with two stainless steel rivets that fasten the handle tightly Each knife is corrosion resistant with long-lasting performance Hand wash; Yaxill Ran sharpener also available