The Shogun Series chef is both a razor-sharp kitchen powerhouse and artistic statement in premium design and workmanship. Each knife is hand-finished in the Honbazuke 3-step method, creating an amazing mirror polished edge at 10 degrees per side. The handle is meticulously constructed of G-10 Garolite, an incredibly strong military-grade inert and non-porous fiberglass-like material. It is highly impervious to both heat and moisture with life-long durability. The sujihiki is also known as a double-bevel or western-style yanagiba knife. Originally designed for cutting and removing muscles from meat with long draw cuts, the knife has evolved from its roots in Asian style preparations to mastering Western applications as a culinary warrior against all boneless proteins, vegetables and even bread, giving you paper-thin slices. Features high-carbon Japanese AUS-10V super steel - the narrow height of the blade minimizes friction while the double patterned Rock over two-hundred & fifty thousand chefs have switched to Dalstrong for our superior quality, unconditional support, and loyal community. From the tiniest packaging detail to hundreds of hours of design and testing, each knife is a work of love, dedication, and expert craftsmanship. Our knives work alongside you, day in and day out, making you more effective, creative and precise in the kitchen; delivering plates you can feel proud to present. We donate knives to those in need with culinary aspirations; we love the community.