VG10 JAPANESE SUPER STEEL Manufactured with ultrasharp VG10 Japanese Damascus steel cutting core at HRC 5860 hardness this 7 in crafted culinary boning knife 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 ERGONOMIC WELLBALANCED The 7 boning knifeor Honesukiis the perfect choice for meat preparation Its flexible blade technology ensures deboning preparing filleting skinning trimming and butterflying your favorite meat is not only easier but also more efficient and satisfying 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 Protective Sheath Case Included Preserve and protect your meat cutting knife with ease using the included sheath and case ensuring it remains clean and secure whenever you need it