"The beauty of these knives is only surpassed by their performance." -Alton Brown, celebrity chef and author The Shun Classic 9" Granton Slicer is a clean-slicing pull knife with a slender profile and hollow ground edge. It absolutely glides through cooked and raw proteins. Use it to create flawless portions of any meat or fish.Includes free lifetime sharpening and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Handwash only. Features of the Shun Classic 9" Granton Slicer include: Slender slicing knife with Hollow Ground edge Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade VG-MAX carbon steel cutting core with 16 layers each side (33 total layers) D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handle Stainless steel bolster and end cap Handcrafted in Japan Manufacturer's free resharpening service (owner must pay shipping) Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty