VG10 steel with Damascus-clad stainless steel finish Beautiful D-shaped ebony pakkawood handle Vegetable knife for slicing dicing and chopping Extreme 16-degree convex-ground double-bevel blade Crafted using the Kasumi method of knife making Hand-wash for best performance Blade is 6.5 inches in length. With a name that simply means vegetable knife in Japanese the Shun Classic 6.5 in. Nakiri Knife will become your first choice for chopping slicing and dicing generous servings of fruits and vegetables. The straight blade edge and spine of the nakiri knife allows you to chop straight downwards for clean swift meal preparation. Constructed from Shun's VG10 Damascus pattern stainless steel this blade has been bead-blasted to reveal the eye-catching wood grain pattern that helps release foods effortlessly for quick fruit and veggie prep. Use this knife for daily salad preparation or chopping vegetables for stir-fry. You might just find an excuse to eat more than your daily allotment of fruits and veggies. About Kershaw Shun KnivesFor more than 100 years the highly skilled artisans of KAI Corporation have been producing blades of unparalleled quality in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Japan. For over three generations they have been dedicated to listening to the voices of their customers and providing products that contribute to a more tasteful life. Incredibly sharp edges partnered with a stunning aesthetic set Shun and KAI knives apart. A tradition of excellence combined with the newest technology and advanced materials makes every knife a functional work of art.