The Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke knife is the Japanese Master Chefs knife. This long blade of this top quality Shun knif makes it easy to quickly chop a lot of greens and other vegetables. The hand-hammered blade looks great and helps keep food from sticking. It's especially helpful when you're quickly chopping big bunches of vegetables. This Shun Premier chef's knife also has a great-looking handle made from PakkaWood with a walnut finish. Made from a combination of resin and hardwood, the handle is long-lasting and comfortable. This Premier Kiritsuke knife from Shun stays sharp and outlasts other knives with its hard steel core and layers of stainless steel on the exterior. This Kiritsuke knife is well balanced so you can easily cut lots of veggies or meat and not over-tire your hand or forearm. The Shun Classic Kiritsuke knife is made in Japan and backed by the Shun lifetime guarantee.