KAI Shun Classic Range Hand finished for precision and beauty. Classic is an ideal for any customer making their first foray into the Japanese Knife market. The sharply angled cutting edge blade is known for sharpness, and edge retention. VG-MAX clad with 16 layers on either side of high carbon stainless steel. The woodgrain pattern reduces friction when cutting. The D shaped Pakkawood handle fits firmly in the hand increasing control and stability. KAI SHUN Japanese Knives: 32 layers of special alloy create the beautiful damacus patterns on Shun Knives, protecting it from rust and giving it an incredibly sharp edge. This first rate cutting edge and durability are born of extras strength V-Gold10 super steel clad with damacus steel. Japan's original D type handle praised by chefs the world over takes it shape from chestnuts. Taking this D Type handle particular to Japanese hocho, or knives, and applying it to western knives of pakkawood. truly the best of both worlds in fit and stability. Shun is not only waterproof and durable, but possesses the sensitivities of natural wood.