Now Laurent has even more Shun Pro knives to love. The Shun Pro 2 series offers top-of-the-line Shun Pro performance combined with an opulent new design and super-premium materials. Shun Pro 2 blades feature a unique dual polish. The top of the blade is polished to a brilliant mirror finish while the blade bevel is satin polished for fast and easy sharpening. These high-performance blades are paired with premium PakkaWoodŽ handles. The Shun Pro series features a symmetrical handle design, slightly rounded at the center, and ideal for left or right-handed use. The handles are accented with a brass medallion, as well as brass rings and mirror-polished bolsters and end caps.- VG-10 "super steel" is composed of Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon, and Vanadium- VG-10's Rockwell Hardness rating of 61 ensures that it takes and holds its incredibly sharp edge longer- Knives feature single-sided, beveled edges for less sticking and less damage to food- The ebony-black PakkaWoodŽ handles are specifically designed for premium applications- Brass-accented bolsters and end caps; brass medallion on handle- Dishwasher safe- NSF approved