The Nesmuk Janus chef's knife features an 18 cm blade made of niobium high-performance steel with a diamond-like carbon coating. This special steel alloy contains a significant amount of niobium, resulting in exceptional strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance while maintaining a fine steel structure. The matte black DLC coating is only a few micrometers thick but offers remarkable hardness, acid resistance, temperature tolerance, and scratch resistance. The low-friction coating allows for smooth cutting of various foods. With a hardness of about 60 HRC, a single-sided hollow grind, and a slightly curved blade shape, this lightweight kitchen knife provides precise cutting performance. The handle is made from solid, seamless red-black Micarta high-tech polymer, known for its impact resistance, breakage prevention, and excellent resistance to moisture, acids, and alkalis. This choice of material makes it popular among professional chefs. A matte brushed stainless steel bolster elegantly connects the blade and handle. The knife comes in an elegant matte black box with a Nesmuk authenticity certificate. The combination of niobium steel, DLC coating, and precise blade geometry creates a cutting tool with outstanding durability and performance features for demanding kitchen environments.