YUKARI, the revolutionary Blade The blade core is made of MOVAX superior stainless steel which is covered by high quality stainless steel from both sides. MOVAX superior is composed of Chrome/Molybdenum/Vanadium and over years one of the most popular blade materials for the kitchen knives sold globally. This special steel is made by Aichi Techno Metal Fukaumi Co. Ltd. in Japan. The blade hardness is 58 Rockwell. Handle Solid Canvas Micarta handle developed by experience Yaxell designers achieved perfect balance, optimum control and tireless cutting; premium look with black wood optic.