This Wayo is built around a shirogami 1/white paper 1 core, a premium japanese carbon steel. The blade features a slightly convex/flat grind down to a thin, zero edge. The pattern created by the unconventional combination of materials on the cladding of this WAYO blade makes this shiny, snakeskin-like WAYO unique and one of a kind. Finished with a dyed silky oak and handle and paired with a brass bolster cap, this knife balances striking natural character with a simple gyuto inspired design.