Shun DM0771 Classic Kiritsuke Knife, 8", Silver 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 Pakkawood D-shaped handle to fit in the curl of the fingers for a comfortable, secure grip