While originally specialized for fish dishes

The blade features Aogami Steel 2

and the surface is seared to create an octagonal handle with the unique white oak pattern and a charred black gradation

so there are hits and misses

"MOTOKANE" Kurouchi Gyuto Knife (Japanese Chef's Knife) Aogami Steel no.1, Zelkova Handle, 210mm Funayuki While originally specialized for fish"MOTOKANE" Kurouchi Gyuto Knife (Japanese Chef's Knife) Aogami Steel no. 1, Zelkova Handle, 210mm **This item comes with free shipping (shipping costs are covered by our company). Please note that in the case of a return, the roundtrip shipping cost will be the customers responsibility. ** Specification Material: Blade: Aogami No. 1, Base metal: Soft iron, Handle: Zelkova, Ferrule: Red plywood Blade shape: Double edged Blade finish: Black finish