This is a finished knife, ready for use.

This super sharp VG-10 Japanese stainless steel knife is clad with 67-layer Damascus dragon pattern on both sides (33 Layers on each side). This design increases toughness, improves stain resistance, and prolongs knife life. The perfect weight balanced full length handle is made of Pakkawood, which is durable, nonslip, easy to clean, waterproof, bacteria-resistant, comfortable, and beautiful. Mirror polished stainless steel bolster and butt end design have made this knife even better. Every ZHEN Premium knife comes with its own handcrafted gift box or storage box.
The most important attribute for a chef’s knife is its ability to be sharpened and stay sharp. The VG-10 stainless steel from Japan is heat treated to a hardness of HRC60-62.
The oval design of the Pakkawood handle gives you comfortable use both left- and right-handed.
All ZHEN knives have a traditional western double-bevel edge.
DON’T chop bone or use this knife on a hard surface like a glass cutting board, tile, and granite. Hand-wash your blades with gentle dish soap, rinse clean and towel dry immediately. We recommend sharpening your blades with a whetstone at an angle of 15°. Stainless steel is imported from Japan and quality made in Taiwan.
Handle Length 125mm (4.92")
Handle Width 21mm (.82")
Handle to Tip Length 290mm (11.41")
Chin to Tip Length 157mm (6.18")
Blade Height at Chin 43mm (1.69")
Width of Spine at Handle 2.1mm (.082")
Width of Spine above Chin 2.1mm (.082")
Width of Spine at Middle 2.1mm (.082")
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip 2.1mm (.082")
Weight 7.4 oz. (209g)
Handle material Pakkawood
Country of origin Steel from Japan, Made in Taiwan