Stunning to look at and a revelation to use, this impeccably crafted chef's knife eases any cutting task. An impressive 67 layers of steel swirl the Damascus cladding, creating a long, enduring blade reinforced with a proprietary heat treatment. Skilled artisans sharpen the full-tang knife by hand to an extraordinarily fine edge, and the magnetic ashwood sheath protects the blade in a drawer or on camping trips and picnics. Crafted of durable fiberglass, the black and grey faux wood grain handle is secured with a single mosaic rivet for an ornate finishing touch.Hand-sharpened. X-7 steel blade. G-10 fiberglass octagonal handle with faux wood grain design. Single stainless steel mosaic rivet. 67 layers of Damascus steel cladding. Ultra6 heat treatment for enduring strength. ~60 on the Rockwell hardness scale. Full-tang. Ashwood sheath with magnetic interior. Hand wash only. Imported.