Here are some of the great features of Yaxell Gou 10-Inch Slicer

Yaxell Gou 10-Inch, Extremely sharp, extremely hard, and extremely durable, the gou 10-inch slicer from yaxell of Japan is the ultimate in superior quality kitchen knives. Yaxell gou blades are heated in a kiln to a very high temperature and then ice-hardened. Then they are again tempered using the high temperature to make the blade strong, durable and corrosion-resistant with long-lasting performance. The sg2 'super steel' core is clad with 101 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing the Damascus look. The handle is constructed of fda-approved black canvas-micarta, an odorless, enormously durable material made of resin and linen that will last decades. The end of the handle is stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding stability. Three stainless steel rivets fasten the handle tightly. Knife measures approximately 14-3/4 by 3/4 by 3/4-inch overall, with an 10-inch-long blade and 4-3/4-inch-long handle. Manufacturer recommends sharpening with the yaxell gousharp pro knife sharpener, a Japanese water stone, or a diamond steel honed for sharpening. All yaxell merchandise is fully guaranteed against defects in material and/or craftsmanship. Yaxell - combining the best of advanced technology with unsurpassed Japanese blade knowledge and expertise handed down from generation to generation for centuries.