Yaxell knives, made in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years, combine the techniques of traditional swordsmiths with advanced technology. Each knife blade in the Zen collection features a stunning hammer finish with 37 layers of forged stainless steel, which also serves to create small pockets of air, preventing food from sticking to the blade. Used for high precision, thin slicing of meats, fruits or vegetables, the Yaxell Zen Slicing Knife 23cm is well-balanced and easy to handle, so you can feel confident with the more heavy-duty slicing tasks like carving through the Sunday roast. ConstructionVG10 super stainless steel (core), soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel (cladding), and canvas-micarta (handle) Dimensions25.5cm (blade length)36.5cm (handle base to blade tip)3cm (handle width)3.5cm (back of blade to sharp side)3mm (back edge of blade)14cm (handle length) ColourBlack (handle) Cleaning and careHand wash with lukewarm water and mild detergent then wipe to dry thoroughly. Store in a well-ventilated place preferably in a knife block, knife case or on a knife strip. Maintain by honing with a sharpening rod or grinding with the Yaxell 2 Stage Sharpener.