The Miyabi 34183-243 Kaizen Chefs Knife is a sturdy, heavy knife with a broad, strong blade and fine cutting edge. Suitable for chopping herbs, cutting vegetables, slicing and dicing fish and meat. Can be used in the circular, rocking and chopping motion. Manufactured in Seki, Japan, this knife features the resilient core of VG10 (CMV60) super steel is protected by a 64-layer stunning flower Damascus pattern.The CRYODUR blade undergoes a four-step hardening process that maximizes the properties of the steel. The durable handle is made of black linen Micarta featuring a mosaic pin, two red spacers and end cap with logo. Blade measures at 9.5 inches long.