The Gyutou Chef's knife by Kanetsune features a 8.5" blade made of hammered stainless steel VG-10 for an attractive and durable finish. VG-10 takes an excellent edge, is highly corrosion resistant and easy to maintain, all the qualities you need in a functional kitchen knife. Attractive laminate wood handles are pinned to the full tang blade and allow you to handle the knife right at the cutting edge in safety.