This Tojiro Hammered Gyuto is an all-purpose blade ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The length is perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. The Tojiro Hammered Series features 3-ply clad construction with a core of VG-10 super steel. This formula of steel results in a 60 Rockwell Hardness, and provides a 9 to 12° blade angle for scalpel-like sharpness. The handle is made from Japanese magnolia, which has smooth texture and good in water resistance, providing the perfect balance. The closed resin collar allows for full and complete sharpening of the blade. Every knife is meticulously hand finished by a artisan craftsmen. The Tojiro series offers a large selection of blade shapes and sizes to cover all your Asian and Western culinary tasks. Tojiro Hammered is a fusion of tradition with modern technology.