Chef's Knife by Royal - 8 inch Blade - Full Tang Kitchen Knife- Black Piano Wood Handle VERSATILE - Handles daily kitchen tasks - slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. BLACK PIANO WOOD HANLDE - Strong, durable, moisture-resistant Black Piano Finish wood grip that is beautiful, balanced, and comfortable. JAPANESE 420 STAINLESS STEEL BLADE - Crafted with Japanese stainless steel so that it is sharp, rust resistant, easy to maintain, holds its edge retention and easy to re-sharpen. BEAUTY - This knife is truly a work of art and will look fabulous in your kitchen FULL TANG - Full tang blade runs the entire length of the knife - from tip to handle. The full tang's weight gives you a greater control in the cut, provides good balance and durability.