Professional Chef Knife is made from 66 layers of authentic Damascus steel, with a full tang, triple-riveted steel, and Ebony wood handle. The highest quality, most beautiful chef knife you can buy. Not just a knife, it’s a chef’s tool that will become a family heirloom. Sharpened to a wicked sharp 15-degree symmetrical grind. Full and balanced for a firm grip. This very special chef knife is built to last a lifetime. Resists stains and scratches. Easily sharpened to retain a ridiculously sharp factory edge. Damascus steel is created with an ancient forging technique that was actually lost until two Standford University scientists researching super metals accidentally recovered the secret in 1981. The blades of this knife are formed with 66 layers of high-carbon steel, which are the cause of the unique patterns on the blade of the knife. Don’t put this fine knife in the dishwasher. Dishwashers dull the blade of any knife, and the ancient metalworkers of Damascus will turn in their graves if you drop this in the dishwasher. Wash by hand and keep the blade oiled with vegetable oil and sharp. Sharpen on a whetstone, or have it sharpened professionally. Don’t put it into one of those kitchen knife grinders. The tools you use to cook and prepare your meat are as important as the meat itself.