HAYAMI 180 - VG10 - 33 Layered Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 180mmMade in Japan VG 10 is cobalt added special high carbon stainless steel and high ranked Japanese Stainless Steel for Sharpness edge retention and durability Santoku knife is the most popular type of knife that has evolved together with the Japanese culture It is an all purpose knife that could prepare pretty much any ingredient. Although its birthplace is Japan, its convenience has spread overseas, and in recent years many non Japan made Santoku