The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a crucial tool for the kitchen, suitable for various cutting techniques. It is ideal for cutting a wide range of meats, vegetables, and fruits. The full-tang X-7 Damascus steel blade is exceptionally sharp and has a hammered texture for easy slicing and dicing. It has a 60 +/- 2 Rockwell Hardness Rating. The octagonal handle is lightweight, durable, and made of G-10 fiberglass with a blue and black faux-wood-grain pattern. The wider blade on the chef’s knife provides better control for cutting through tough foods. Each knife also comes with a deep blue wood magnetic Saya-style sheath to protect the blade.