One of our most popular knives, the Nickel Damascus is a beautiful and functional knife that will be the showpiece of any kitchen. With a thin blade and a light agile feel, meal prep is a dream. Product Features Blade - 45 layers with a core of Aichi AUS10 Nickel stainless sandwiched between 11 layers of nickel, 6 layers of SUS410 and 5 layers of J1 stainless steel on each side to create the Damascus pattern. These have a thin blade and a light agile feel. Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logoHandle - Octagonal rosewood with ebony ferruleHRC 60Bevel Angle Ratio 50:50Handcrafted in Japan Product Information Model Number: NWD180 Dimension: 9 x 2 x 2 inches Item Weight: 1 pounds Shipping Weight: 1 pounds Origin: Imported