TUO Cutlery Yanagiba Damascus Sushi Sashimi Knife 8.25" - Yanagi Raw Fish Slicing Knife - Japanese VG-10 34 Layers Damascus Steel and Black Ebony Wood Handle with Case Ultra premium Japanese VG10 stainless steel with 33 layers of high quality softer stainless steel at one side in the Damascus tradition. To ensure the blade hardness reach to 62 HRC, vacuum heat treatment and nitrogen cooling technique are implemented. Designed to prepare raw fish, sashimi and sushi, the long and very thin yanagiba allows gliding through any type of fish without the use of pressure. Just start the cut and pull the knife back without compromising the taste and quality of the structure unlike other knives which can damage the cell walls and alter the feel and taste. It's the best choice for slicing but not appropriate for chopping. The handle features top grade black ebony wood providing not only an attractive appearance with elegant visual experience, also rated as being very hard, tough and durable. The octagonal design improving the skid resistance, siginificantly enhance the gripping comfort as well. The 8.25" long blade, with a electric spark logo, angled only from one side with the other side of the blade being flat, allowing control in the blade angle for delicate cutting and allows for ease of sharpening. It is the most cost-effective yanagiba with lifelong maintaince. We are trusted and chosen by the chefs all around the world. With the luxury packing, the yanagiba is also the wise choice as a gift.