Introducing the Japanese Pro. We’ve designed a potent chef knife that brings together old and new school Japanese techniques. The wood handle with waterproof finish is a tradition that dates back millennia, while the VG-10 core steel is a modern 20th century Japanese steel invention. A blade with VG-10 offers one of the most durable culinary knife experiences on the planet. The textured look is a damascus steel layer that is placed over the VG-10.