The Calphalon Katana Series 8" Chef's Knife features a beautiful, custom-forged Damascus-style blade with 32 layers of stainless steel over a Japanese VG-1 steel core that allows the blade to retain its edge for enduring, high-performance results. With a large, broad blade, the chef's knife is designed for all-purpose chopping and dicing. The knife edge is curved, so you can rock the knife as you cut.