VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material is excellent sharpness and has wear resistance. So spreads between the professional. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. It's Japanese company. \n \nIf the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the edge is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side. \n \nThis series has been loved as standard articles for a long time. The edge made by skilled craftsmen provides you an amazing sharpness. Once you have, you will never part with it. The true professional use this series. \n \nType: Chef's Knife \nBlade Material: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel Clad Material \nCore: Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10) \nOutside: 13 Chrome Stainless Steel \nBlade Length: 210 mm (8.2'') \nTotal Length: 335 mm (13.2'') \nWeight: 180 g (6.4 oz) \nHandle: Special Laminated Material \nMade in Japan