Like Chef Masaharu Morimoto's culinary style, these knives are a fusion of traditions: Japanese style blades with a Western 3-rivet handle design. Exquisite Damask-style waves are revealed as 64 layers of polished stainless steel wrap the blade's razor sharp CMV60 core. CRYODUR; vacuum tempering & the three-step Honbazuke honing process ensures long-lasting cutting performance.