VG10 Japanese Chef's Knife - Forged and Hammered - Burl Wood - including Leather protective cover VG10 refers to a premium, high-carbon Japanese stainless steel. Forged and hammered to shape the steel. This indicate a high-quality, handcrafted knife design for superior sharpness, durability, and a beautiful food-release finish. The VG10 Japanese Chef's Knife is hand-forged in 5 layers, which makes each knife unique. The VG10 Chef's Knife is crafted from Japanese VG10 stainless steel with a hardness of 60 Rockwell. It has a blade thickness of 2 mm, and a cutting angle of 18 degrees. This chef's knife is versatility an all-rounder in the kitchen. The VG10 Chef's Knife is the most versatile knife in the kitchen and indispensable for every chef or hobby chef. Handy for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables, but also ideal for finely chopping herbs. The handle is made out of Burl wood. The blade is provided with dimples so that food does not stick to the blade as quickly. The Chef's Knife is packaged in a luxury wooden box including a leather protective cover. Object: VG10 Japanese Chef's Knife - including leather protective cover. Production process: Forged and Hammered by Hand. Layers: 5 Layer VG10 Stainless Steel. Material (handle): Burl Wood. Material (blade): Japanese stainless steel. Dimensions box: 39 cm. x 16 cm. x 4 cm. Length knife: 34 cm. Hardness: 60 Rockwel. Packaging: Luxurious wooden box. Condition: New, not used. Origin: Japan. Photo's are part of the description. Delivery: The object will be packed carefully, and shipped insured worldwide with a Track-and-Trace code. Quality and fast Shipping.