VG10 steel with Damascus-clad stainless steel finish Durable D-shaped ebony pakkawood handle Ideal for cutting bread Extreme 16-degree convex-ground double-bevel blade Crafted using the Kasumi method of knife making Hand-wash for best results Blade is 9 inches in length. Warm freshly baked bread is a welcome scent to any home and the Shun Classic 9 in. Bread Knife is well-equipped to handle any loaf you bake. The ebony-black D-shaped pakkawood handle helps you gently saw back and forth to cut off just a morsel or two of your favorite indulgence food without squishing it. Behind the beautiful appearance is complete function. Crafted from Shun's VG10 steel known for its incredible edge retention this blade is clad with Damascus stainless steel then bead-blasted revealing an eye-catching wood grain pattern that allows the blade to slide easily through your food. The result is a knife that is sharp durable and corrosion-resistant for high-performance slicing. Whether your bread is moist and tender or wonderfully crusty this bread knife with wide low-frequency serrations will make it easy to make perfect slices every time. 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.