(P)Luxury isn't meant to be desired - it's meant to be attainable. The ZLINE Mark Estee 8 in. Professional Japanese Damascus Steel Chef Knife (KCKT-ME-JD) provides a professional culinary experience by pairing quality precision with a bold, signature style championed by renowned chef Mark Estee. Achieve ZLINE Attainable Luxury' excellence with a cutting-edge ergonomic knife design engineered to inspire your inner chef.(BR)(/P)(B)(BR)This product contains many unique features such as:(BR)(/B)(UL)(LI)(B)Professional Chef Inspired - (/B)Designed in tandem with California and Nevada restaurateur Mark Estee, whose professional tenure spans nearly 30 years leading culinary teams nationwide(/LI)(LI)(B)Cutting-Edge Quality - (/B)Effortlessly chop, slice, and dice all of your ingredients with this versatile 8-inch knife that's engineered with corrosion, stain, and scratch-resistant materials(/LI)(LI)(B)Precision Blade - (/B)The 2.0 mm thick double-bevel blade is sharpened with modern innovation to create a 9-13' angle on both sides, providing razor-sharp cuts(/LI)(LI)(B)Cut With Confidence - (/B)Chef Estee works tirelessly to empower chefs and communities by connecting people back to their food ? this knife brings that passion to your fingertips(/LI)(LI)(B)Strong Edge Retention - (/B)Experience built-to-last blade retention with a 60+ Rockwell Hardness rating, providing exceptional performance with every use(/LI)(LI)(B)Japanese Honbazuke Honing - (/B)Using the traditional Japanese Honbazuke honing method, the blade is meticulously sharpened with a multi-step process over 60 days(/LI)(LI)(B)Damascus Steel Composition - (/B)This full tang blade is forged of 45-layer Japanese Damascus steel that is strengthened with nickel and liquid nitrogen for hand-crafted reliability(/LI)(LI)(B)G10 Durable Handle - (/B)A triple-riveted handle is composed of G10, a durable woven epoxy reinforced with premier fiberglass designed to withstand continuous high-impact action(/LI)(LI)(B)Ergonomic Handle - (/B)A perfectly shaped handle with a tapered bolster provides a comfortable and stable grip for precise handling(/LI)(LI)(B)Easy Care - (/B)Keep your knife in pristine condition by hand washing and drying after each use; while ZLINE knives are dishwasher-safe, hand-washing is far gentler on the steel(/LI)(LI)(B)Gift Packaging - (/B)Carefully curated luxury packaging allows for the perfect gift unboxing experience for special occasions(/LI)(LI)(B)Limited Lifetime Warranty - (/B)Enjoy peace of mind knowing this professional chef knife is covered with a limited lifetime warranty(/LI)(/UL)