Shun Shiranami 4" Paring Knife (#51)Shiranami, meaning "white capped wave" in Japanese, reflects the knife's stunning blade pattern Dual core construction; 71 alternating micro layers of VG10 and VG2, high carbon, high chromium stainless steel extend all the way to the edge Layers are forge welded together and roll forged to give a finer grain to the steel and to create the wave inspired Damascus pattern that allows the layers to alternate along the cutting edge Full composite tang