The Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch nakiri knife has a short, straight edge made for quickly chopping vegetables. The edge stays sharp for longer than other knives because it's made from Shun's VG-MAX "super steel." The blade is protected from damage by 34 layers of stainless steel clad to its hard steel core and it has a beautiful hammered finish. This Shun Premier nakiri knife also has a comfortable, walnut-finished PakkaWood handle.