The core material of this beautiful Yaxell Ran Santoku knife is VG10 super steel composed of cobalt, molybdenum, vanadium and carbon. VG10 stainless steel is coated with 34 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side producing the 69 layered rust resistant Damascus look. The blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge. Our special heat treatment gives the blade the excellent hardness score of HRC61 on the Rockwell scale, ensuring long-lasting cutting performance. The handle is made from FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta, which is an odorless and hugely durable material made from resin and linen. This material will last for decades. The end of the handle is made of stainless steel, which gives the knife excellent stability. We secure the handle with two stainless steel rivets.