This 255mm integral gyuto features a core made of aogami 2 (blue 2) carbon steel, jacketed by approximately a kazillion layers of Damascus and pure nickel, beautifully revealed through a polished deep acid etch. The integral bolster has been forged to shape, with the cladding layers flowing seamlessly into a comfortable octagonal handle, separated by a black linen micarta spacer. The handle itself is crafted from spalted tamarind.