Specification Brand : Syosaku BulletPoint1 : MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP - Handcrafted in Sakai Japan, where more than 90% of Japanese professional chef knives are produced. It is produced one at a time manually by highly skilled master artisans. It outperforms industrially mass produced products from every aspect. The master craftsmanship shines through in every single product. The unparalleled performances make you feel standing at the pinnacle of cooking! Sheath is sold separately. BulletPoint2 : RAZOR SHARPNESS - Ready to use out of the box with ruthless sharpness. The core is Takefu VG-10 high carbon stainless steel (HRC 60-62) produced in Fukui Japan. Combined with 16 layer clad Damascus construction, it gives exceptional sharpness, edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening at the same time. You can easily feel your upgraded technique level just by using a Syosaku Knife. Hand wash only and regularly sharpen on quality whetstones. BulletPoint3 : VERSATILITY - Ideal for everyday chef handling daily kitchen tasks, whether professional or nonprofessional. Ultra sharp medium size blade can be used as a smaller chef’s knife, or a larger paring knife. You can do any cutting tasks with one knife. You can use it as a sushi knife, too. It’s double-edged, so doesn’t matter if you are right handed or left handed. Do not use on granite countertops. BulletPoint4 : DURABILITY AND EASE OF USE - The VG-10 core and outer damascus steel are stain & corrosion resistant. The premium Black Pakkawood used for the handle is water-resistant and non-slip. You don’t have to worry when it is left wet during its use (recommended to wash and dry after the use). The handle is triple riveted to the full tang, which gives exceptional strength & durability. The ergonomically designed handle and perfectly balanced construction make you comfortable even for a long time use. Color : Black,Clad ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier : 4589841750375 ItemName : Syosaku Japanese Petty Knife Shaded Damascus VG-10 16 Layer Black Pakkawood Handle, 5.3-inch (135mm) ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 30.8 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 2.2 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 5.9 centimeters ItemTypeKeyword : santoku-knives Manufacturer : Syosaku Material : Shaded Damascus VG-10 16 Layer PartNumber : suk_syosakupettyksdvg1016bpw_HRB-135P ProductDescription : Syosaku Japan Petty Knife Shaded Damascus VG-10 16 Layer Black Pakkawood Handle, 5.3-inch (135mm) ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2018-11-11T16:00:00.000Z Size : Petty 5.3-inch (135mm) Style : Petty SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation : not_applicable UnspscCode : 52151700