Shun DM0706W Classic Blonde 8” Full Tang VG-MAX Blade Chef's Knife With Blonde PakkaWood HandleWith a high carbon VG MAX steel cutting core and 34 layers of Damascus cladding, the do it all Shun Classic Blonde Chef's Knife is a cut above typical French kitchen knives. The beautifully modern, D shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for right and left handed chefs alike. The shape of a traditional Western chef knife with the profile and lightweight design