A gourmand is an individual who finds great pleasure in good food and drink. We believe this kind of person is also someone who enjoys the finer things in life. This is why we named this exquisite chef knife Gourmand. Fine food, fine wine, fine knife!The Gourmand 8" Damascus Steel Chef Knife is our newest chef knife design and is a culmination of years making chef knives. We have found that 8 inches is about the perfect length for a chef knife. Light and easy enough to handle but long enough to handle virtually every culinary task. A deep, 2" blade gives you plenty of room to use a pinch grip without your fingers coming near the cutting surface. And if a handle grip is more to your liking, the deep knife means you won't be hitting your knuckles against the counter. Speaking of the handle, the ergonomics make this knife easy to use with no hand fatigue. Plus, made of a smooth G10, you won't have to worry about the handles shrinking or expanding. Whether you enjoy eating food or cooking it, this beautiful chef knife will make it more enjoyable. Forseti Steel Gourmand 8" Damascus Steel Chef Knife Specifications: Overall Length: 13" Handle Length: 5" Blade Length: 8" Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095/15n20 Blade thickness: 1/8" or 2mm Tang: full tang Damascus pattern: Twist Number of layers: 256 Handle Material: Black G10 Handle Thickness: .67" Please note: This knife is a BLEM. Blemished inventory or a “blem” is a new, unused product that has a defect. These defects come from the manufacturer and do not affect the structural or functional integrity of the product. All products are laser engraved with a Forseti Steel logo to indicate they are a blemished product.  The product images do not represent a blemished knife. They are stock photos only. Each knife is handmade from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look.  ALL BLEM PRODUCT SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Care Instructions Care Instructions: 1095 steel is high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Do not put in dishwasher. Hand wash only with soap and hot water.