The Kengata from Kanetsune knives features a VG-10 San Mai steel blade (HRC 60), Stainless Steel Bolsters, and an elegant smooth black wood handle. Features VG-10 San Mai Steel has great edge retention and is easy to sharpen The Sheepsfoot blade helps with precision slicing and providing a strait edge for easier sharpening Smooth black wood has been used for the handle, and is comfortable Made from a 3 layer San Mai construction utilizing VG-10 steel, the sheepsfoot blade quickly minces, slices and dices with it's long strait cutting edge. Beautiful black wood handle elevates fingers above the cutting surface for plenty of control and comfort.