Features: High-performance VG10 Japanese steel blade. Strong polymer handle with contemporary appeal in a traditional design. Blade tang that extends all the way to the handle medallion for strength. Description: When it comes to kitchen knives, the Sora by Shun Cutlery is a blade of many talents. Sora means "sky" in Japanese and it definitely has a value that reaches the skies. Utility knives can preform many different tasks in no time. Enjoy the chore of prepping things like avocados, sausages and hard cheeses with its accessible serrated edge. This knife has an excellent balance of both strength and elegance. It makes for a great gift! Utility Knife: The Utility Knife is a knife between a chef's knife and a pairing knife, but is straighter and narrower.