This s-grind gyuto is crafted from 1.2842 and 1.2767 Carbon Damascus Steel and hardened to 62 Rockwell C. Its sculpted handle is crafted from stabilized rosewood and brass. The blade has been hand rubbed to a satin finish and etched for contrast and texture. Specifications: 1.2842 & 1.2767 Carbon Damascus Steel 62 HRC 230mm (9") Cutting Edge 370mm (14.5") Overall Length 60mm (2.35") Tall at Heel 250g A note for my U.S. customers: As my work is Made in Canada it is compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and will arrive with no tariffs owing. Each knife includes a handmade leather wrap which, like all Nordquist products, is crafted in-house. The case is made from 6oz oil tanned leather sourced from S.B. Foot Tanning Company, the principal supplier of leather for Red Wing Shoes. An auburn leather lace is woven into the supple leather, securing the knife inside. This simple case is as functional as it is elegant, offering safe storage for your new knife—or perhaps your old one! Like the entire Nordquist Designs line, this chef's knife is of truly heirloom quality. Handcrafted in the British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley from locally-sourced materials, these kitchen tools are made to last generations. Follow Nordquist Designs on Instagram at @NordquistDesigns, for a glimpse into the production process, from inside Jesse Thompson’s studio in Kelowna, BC.