This Western-style knife has a 22-degree cutting angle instead of the standard 16-degree angle, which gives the knife added strength to tackle tougher foods such as winter squash. As versatile as it is durable, the cook's knife is adept at a wide range of kitchen tasks, from slicing and dicing to rocking cuts and slicing. Equipped with a comfortable D-shaped handle, the razor-sharp knife showcases a stain-resistant Damascus steel "rippled" finish achieved by forging 34 layers of steel on each side.