VG10 steel with Damascus-clad stainless steel finish Beautiful D-shaped ebony pakkawood handle All-purpose prep knife Extreme 16-degree convex-ground double-bevel blade Crafted using the Kasumi method of knife making Hand-wash for best performance Blade is 5.5 inches in length. Great foods deserve a knife like the Shun Classic 5.5 in. Santoku Knife to help prep them for the main event: meal time with your family and friends. Constructed from Shun's VG10 Damascus pattern stainless steel this blade is ideal for medium-sized kitchen tasks from slicing carrots to chopping herbs or chocolate. This lightweight knife was bead-blasted to reveal the beautiful wood grain pattern of the steel which helps to effortlessly release your food to the chopping block for no-hassle meal prep. The beautiful ebony-black D-shaped handle provides a contemporary design that looks great in the kitchen. The contoured grip is just right for precision slicing by cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a smaller lighter knife. About Kershaw Shun KnivesFor more than 100 years the highly skilled artisans of KAI Corporation have been producing blades of unparalleled quality in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Japan. For over three generations they have been dedicated to listening to the voices of their customers and providing products that contribute to a more tasteful life. Incredibly sharp edges partnered with a stunning aesthetic set Shun and KAI knives apart. A tradition of excellence combined with the newest technology and advanced materials makes every knife a functional work of art.