Known as the master chef's knife, the kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you would use a chef's knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The striking looking Shun Classic 8-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It is also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. The Shun Classic Kiritsuke also features a slightly curved edge so that it even works well with rocking cuts. - Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with 34-layers (each side) and stainless Damascus cladding - Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; hand-sharpened Japanese double-bevel blade angle 16° (each side) - D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle is strong, durable and resists moisture - Full tang provides strength and balance - Handcrafted in Seki, Japan - Model DM0771 Lightly used and in like new condition