Featuring a gently curving blade, making it perfect for finely mincing herbs and spices, the Yaxell Dragon Fire 9.5" Chef's Knife is perfect for your general food prep tasks like slicing, dicing and chopping. The handle is made of FDA approved red resin and linen Canvas Micarta with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed red and brilliantly finished to last for decades. Yaxell Dragon knives are a perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship and advanced American steel and technology.