From the makers of Japan's finest cutlery comes the Shun Premier collection with a unique new tsuchime finish. The slicing knife's hand-hammered blade has a rippled texture that functions like a hollow-ground surface, reducing drag for a gliding cut and quick release while slicing. The durable VG-MAX steel core is clad with 34 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side for maximum strength and stability. Infused with resin, the uniquely contoured blonde birch handle nestles comfortably in the hand. The long and narrow razor-sharp blade is ideal for creating long, even slices of meat and produce without tearing or sawing.