VG10 JAPANESE SUPER STEEL Manufactured with ultrasharp VG10 Japanese Damascus steel cutting core at HRC 5860 hardness this 7 in crafted culinary chef comes with unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention cobalt added VG10 steel outperforms AUS10 steel in durability and is easier to sharpen as cobalt enhance the other alloying elements EXTRAWIDE WELLBALANCED 7 length extrawide and slightly curved blade sharpened on both sides western style help to alleviate fatigue and pains on your fingers after long time slicing or chopping providing cooking with comfort while providing you with the perfect blend of performance and comfort ULTIMATELY DURABLE HANDLE The meticulously constructed G10 handle has gone through special treatment making it extremely impervious to heat moisture cold with military grade strength and lifelong sturdiness SUPERIOR SHARPNESS Ruthlessly sharp scalpellike edge is handcrafted by seasoned artisans to a mirror polish at 812 double side using the traditional 3step Honbazuke method Nitrogen cooled for ultimate hardness flexibility and corrosion resistance performance LIFETIME WARRANTY No premium knife is complete without a lifetime warranty our masterpiece knife is fully covered for life free exchange or return for life if the item is defective