The Yaxell Mon Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables and more. With its curved belly, the chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.Blade Length: 8-inchesBlade Type: Fine EdgeBlade Material: 3-layer Japanese VG10 Superior Stainless SteelHandle Material: Linen Canvas Micarta Yaxell Mon SeriesConstructed from 3-layer Japanese Cobalt Molybdenum Vanadium VG10 superior stainless steel clad by high quality stainless steel from both sides. The sand-blast finish blade and Katana sword wave line gives an impressive appearance. The handles are made of black resin and linen canvas Micarta with two stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed black and brilliantly polished to last for decades. The engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel which provides outstanding stability and balance. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty.