Knife comes with a custom Katana-inspired maple sheath Elegant black handles made of micarta, a water-resistant and highly durable resin and linen material Solid forged stainless steel end Decorative chrysanthemum inlay on the handle Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword and knife-making for over 700 years The premium Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon 16.5cm Santoku Knife is extremely hard and sharp by cladding its SG2 powdered stainless steel core in multiple layers of stainless steel. The exquisite materials used in this 193-layer knife are enhanced with traditional sword-making expertise and advanced technology. This multipurpose knife goes through a special tempering treatment to keep it sharp for a long time, creating a hardened blade with a rating of 63 in the Rockwell hardness test in the process. The canvas-micarta handle with chrysanthemum crest is not only durable but also water-resistant. True Japanese craftsmanship is shown on the blade's stunning Damascus pattern protected by a custom-fit wooden sheath.