<p>Crafted by award-winning cutlery maker Cangshan, the Kita collection offers precision performance and bold beauty. The sleek knives feature razor-sharp blades forged from proprietary X-7 Damascus steel and smooth fiberglass handles infused with deep-blue woodgrain patterning. Essential for all-purpose prep, this chef's knife has a wide blade that excels at chopping, slicing, mincing and dicing.</p> <ul> <li>Precision blade is expertly forged from 67 layers of proprietary X-7 Damascus steel.</li> <li>Rockwell hardness rating of 60 +/-2 allows blades to take and retain remarkably sharp edge.</li> <li>Hand sharpened to 16-degree angle by master bladesmiths.</li> <li>Full-tang blade is delicately hammered with subtle texture that prevents sticking.</li> <li>G-10 fiberglass handle features octagonal shape for secure, comfortable grip.</li> <li>Comes with blue ash wood magnetic sheath to protect blade.</li> </ul>