Forged By Hand, A Single Layer At A Time, with A Beautiful Damascus Finish. The Asian Hybrid 8” Blade Is Comprised of 67 Layers of VG-10 Japanese Stainless Steel, Giving It A 12-15 Degree, Hard, Non-stick Edge. with An Unyielding, Incredibly Sharp Edge and A Pointed Tip with Laser Precision That Can Cut Gracefully Through Any Meat, Vegetable, Fruit and Delicately Slice Paper Thin Straight Lines.