This is a hammered knife with a beautiful Damascus pattern and sharp, rust-resistant VG-10. This is a double-edged knife with VG stainless special steel (VG-10) sandwiched between stainless steel. It is relatively resistant to chipping because it is covered with soft, rust-resistant stainless steel. This knife needs to be sharpened symmetrically. The handle is made of two types of wood: zelkova and mahogany. The light-colored handle also has a beautiful wood grain. It makes a great gift. Sakai Takayuki is a long-established brand from Sakai City, a famous production area for Japanese knives.