Made from superior Damascus steel that will never rust, the Shun Classic Chef's Knife Left Handed is specially crafted for left handed users and features a full-tang blade with a razor-sharp edge double-ground at 16 degrees. A D-shaped handle design with an asymmetrical bolster provides a perfectly balanced, secure grip and a black pakkawood handle impregnated with waterproof resin adds to the knife's overall beauty and solid functionality. Made in Japan, it will be your friend in the kitchen for years to come. Note This knife is not designed to be used on bone or very thick-skinned vegetables.