Yaxell Gou 8-inch Chef's Knife, 1-Count Gou 8-inch chef's knife from yaxell of japan, the ultimate in superior quality kitchen knives with professional performance Blade is sg2 steel clad with 101 layers of high-carbon stainless steel, producing the layered damascus look Handle made of extremely-durable canvas-micarta, fastened with three stainless steel rivets Corrosion- and stain-resistant; hand wash only; sharpen with GouSharp Pro knife sharpener (sold separately) Measures approximately 13 by 1-3/4 by 3/4 inches overall, with an 8-inch-long blade and 5-inch-long handle