Yaxell Ran All Knife 15 cm is suitable for all types of cooking, regardless of whether you are a home cook or a professional. When the chef's knife feels too big and the paring knife too small, the utility knife is an excellent choice. It is ideal for chopping onions, chillies, herbs as well as smaller root vegetables and fruits. Ran, which means "the excellent" in Japanese, is a fitting name for this knife series. The blades consist of 69 layers of damascus steel with a core of hard VG10 steel and outer layers of softer, rust-resistant steel. This gives the knives extreme sharpness and durability. The blades are hammered and polished to create a beautiful grain. The handle is made of black micarta, a material produced by combining linen cloth and special plastic under high pressure. This results in a hard, water-resistant and hygienic material, perfect for a kitchen environment. The handle is attached with two strong steel rivets and has a stainless button at the end to ensure perfect balance.