From Kershaw Shun comes this 9.5-in. Slicing/Carving Knife - part of their Shun Elite line. Kershaw Shun Elite 9.5-in. Slicing/Carving Knife The Kershaw Shun Elite series offers a stunningly and beautiful design with unparalleled performance. The secret is in the advanced steel used to create these attractive blades. The blade begins with a cutting core of SG-2 an exotic Japanese powdered steel. The advantage of powdered steel is that every element used to create the steel is evenly blended eliminating weak spots or imperfections. The high density and ideal grain structure of the resulting SG-2 allows us to temper it to an extremely high hardness (64-66 on the Rockwell scale) for an exceedingly sharp smooth and durable edge. That's just the start of the Elite process. Each Shun Elite Knife is clad with two layers of SUS410 steel a softer stainless steel that provides additional strength flexibility and corrosion resistance. All of this technology means Shun Elite blades will stay sharp several times longer that comparable cutlery while providing the flexibility and cutting performance that top chefs demand. Recommended to wash by hand. Made in Japan Lifetime Warranty.The ancient traditions of Japanese samurai sword-making meet today's state-of-the-art steel technology in the new Shun Elite series of knives by Kershaw. Like the traditional samurai sword blade Shun Elite is extremely sharp and flexible; ideal for food preparation. Unlike the traditional blade Shun Elite features a center layer of a new type of "super-steel" called SG-2. This new "super-steel" starts out in a powdered form and when under heat and pressure it combines to make a much denser alloy which in turn creates the finest molecular structure used in knife making today. The result is an edge that will hold longer than any other steel on the market. Even better for busy chefs Shun Elite's superior edge will respond quickly and easily to a honing steel when it needs a quick touch up. For added strength and protection the SG-2 is clad between two outer layers of quality 410A stainless steel. For beauty and tireless handling Shun Elite features and ergonomic handle of handsome PakkaWood. This premium-quality hardwood laminate combines the beauty and feel of hardwoods with the strength and performance of plastic. Inlaid with a traditional symbol the handle is also enhanced by thin rings of brass and copper separating it from the bolster. With this kind of beauty and performance Shun Elite will soon become the knife chefs reach for again and again. Kershaw Knives Ltd. designs and manufactures tools that customers are proud to own carry and use. Since 1974 Kershaw's dedication to quality has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation. From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide "Technology with an Edge."