The blade of the Shun Reserve 8-in. Chef's Knife is slightly oversized to provide the heft and precision Western-style knife lovers prefer. The larger blade also enables us to show off the exquisite nickel silver/stainless steel "ladder" Damascus. Made with ultra-premium materials and extraordinary fit & finish, this beautiful chef's knife also offers the highest performance. It's an all-purpose blade ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks.

New- Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive) with protective sleeve. 
Steel: SG2e, 32 layers each side (64 total) nickel silver stainless "ladder" Damascus cladding
Handle: Charcoal & crimson PakkaWood¨ with inlaid mosaic crest
Blade length: 8" 
Ultra-premium materials, extraordinary fit & finish
Handcrafted in Japan 
Information provided by Shun.