This hammered knife features a beautiful Damascus pattern and sharp, rust-resistant VG-10 steel. It is double-edged, with VG-10 steel layered between soft, rust-resistant stainless steel, making it more chip-resistant. The knife requires symmetrical sharpening. The handle is made from two woodszelkova and mahoganywith a light color and attractive grain. It makes a great gift. Sakai Takayuki is a long-established brand from Sakai City, a famous Japanese knife-making region.