Sora is Japanese for "sky," and the Shun Sora collection soars high in performance while offering down-to-earth value. With a traditional Japanese handle and blade shape, Sora knives deliver smooth, razor-sharp cutting and a lightweight feel that's easy to control. The composite blade reveals a beautiful wavy pattern characteristic of Japanese swordsmithing.Utility knife is ideal for trimming produce and slicing fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses.Blade features a VG-10 "super steel" core clad in stainless steel on each side for a san mai edge that is stain-resistant.