A beautifully-crafted knife that will elevate any kitchen. Exceptionally sharp and striking in design, the full-tang X-7 Damascus steel blade features a hammered texture that looks stunning and allows food to slide right off the blade for easy slicing and dicing. The balanced, durable octagonal handle comes in a rich blue and black faux-wood-grain pattern and is complemented and secured by a single mosaic rivet. Each knife comes with a deep blue wood magnetic Saya-style sheath that is perfectly shaped to protect the knife's distinct blade. The Santoku Knife is a Japanese-style chef’s knife for slicing and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. This highly versatile blade features a hollow edge, reducing surface resistance while cutting and allowing food to slide off the blade’s surface easily. Hand-sharpened knife Forged from 67 layers of Cangshan proprietary X-7 Damascus Steel 60 +/- 2 Rockwell Hardness Rating G-10 fiberglass octagonal handle Full-tang knife blade with a hammered texture Hand wash only