Handcrafted by award-winning cutlery maker Cangshan, the Maya collection is a celebration of beauty, precision and performance. With a slightly shorter, highly controllable blade, this sashimi knife is ideal for slicing fish, trimming proteins, and creating clean, even cuts with excellent precision. Precision blade is expertly forged from 67 layers of proprietary X-7 Damascus steel. Rockwell hardness rating of 60 +/- 1 allows blade to take and retain a remarkably sharp edge. Hand sharpened to a 16-degree angle by master bladesmiths. African blackwood handle features an octagonal shape for a secure, comfortable grip. Comes with a dark walnut magnetic sheath to protect the blade.