This Genesis Asian-style knife with a classic rectangular shape combines the features of a chef's knife with the versatility of a vegetable cleaver. It produces paper-thin slices of vegetables and deli-thin cuts of meat for sandwiches, or for stir-frying. This Nakiri, or Usuba, knife is made in Taiwan using European components and technology. It carries Mercer's limited lifetime warranty. A supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies, Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen.