<p>When it comes to fast, precise chopping and slicing, this is the ultimate all-purpose knife for cooks who favor the lightness and super-sharpness of Eastern cutlery. The slightly oversize, deep-bellied blade features a core of SG2 Japanese steel that holds an exquisitely fine edge with unparalleled durability. Inspired by the high-performance knives used by Japanese chefs, our exclusive Shun Fuji collection represents the very best in cutlery craftsmanship and technology.</p> <ul> <li>Developed for the experienced cook who prefers the lightness and razor sharpness of Eastern-style blades.</li> <li>The blade’s core of SG2 steel is clad on each side with Damascus steel composed of 80 alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel.</li> <li>Resulting 161-layer blade is thin and light yet strong and hard, with a supersharp cutting edge.</li> <li>Handle is dark <i>tagayasan</i> wood, or “iron sword wood,” an extremely dense wood traditionally used in Japan to make samurai sword handles.</li> <li>The Double Chestnut handle shape has finger ridges on both sides for a comfortable, ambidextrous grip.</li> <li>End cap made of polished Damascus steel.</li> <li>Shun Fuji collection won the “Kitchen Knife of the Year Award” at the U.S. 2011 Blade Show for the best in new product quality and design.</li> <li>Handcrafted in Japan.</li> <li>A Williams Sonoma exclusive.</li> </ul>