Product name: KATAHIRO KUBOTA 8 inch damast Chef knifew/ ebony handle Blade: Japanese VG-10 damascus steel Handle: Ebony wood Overall length [cm] 34.0 Blade length [cm] 21.0 Blade thickness [mm] 2.3 Handle length [cm] 13.0 Weight (without / with gift box) [g] 223/424 Knife maker and specialist author Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig provided the design for the Senses series. The knives combine traditional Japanese blade shapes with a modern handle design. The designer: "I am a passionate knifemaker and designer. This passion led me to create a knife series that also appeals to the senses. Hence the name Senses. A good meal is definitely a sensual experience. But the preparation of food can also be a sensual pleasure. The knife plays the main role here. My knives are designed to appeal to the eye through the beauty of the materials and the design and to the sense of touch through the excellent grip of the handle.