Shun DM0767 Classic 6-Inch Meat Cleaver 6-Inch Cleaver blade for cutting through thin or soft bones and sinew, or through hard vegetables such as squash Japanese knife blade featuring a 16-degree angle for a blade much sharper than traditional Western knives Made from VG-10 stainless steel clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel for strength Patterned, layered surface with the Black laminated PakkaWood D-shaped handle provides maximum comfort and secure grip