Tojiro Senkou Classic 8.25-inch Chef's Knife Damascus, VG-10 steel core is wrapped in 62 layers of alternating high & low carbon stainless steel, resulting in a 63-layer blade construction Full tang with smooth bolster design for maximum comfort, perfect balance, and precise handling. The full edge enables cutting along the entire blade and easy sharpening 61 Rockwell Hardness; 12 degree blade angle, even 50/50 bevel edge Triple riveted comfortable western-style handle with a durable black Micarta inlay for both right and left-handed use Made in Japan, lifetime warranty