Hakubai Wa-Santoku KnifeThe Wa-Santoku is a versatile all-purpose knife designed with the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics and the practicality of everyday use.This knife features a honwarikomi (three-layer clad) construction with Yasuki steel core and SUS405 ferritic stainless cladding—offering sharpness and rust resistance. A minor surface blemish near the spine appears to be a coating mark, not a flaw. Barely used and in excellent condition.Sharpened and ready to use. Please handle with care. Price includes the sharpening service.It features the engraving "白梅之作" (Hakubai no Saku), along with brand and award seals on the handle. Notably, it features a distinctive marbled-pattern handle.A beautifully crafted all-purpose knife that combines rare materials, thoughtful design, and a splash of visual flair.Length: 305mmBlade Length: 165mmBlade Width: 47mmBlade Thickness: 3-4mmWeight: 109gSHARPENED by a Japanese Sharpener. Razor sharp. The sharpener is in Kyoto, the traditional city in Japan as you know. You can use without maintenance. You don't need to pay maintenance costs after receiving. If any, please feel free to ask, English available.- SHIPPING NOTE from Japan・A PHONE NUMBER REQUIRED・I cannot ship to P.O. Box.・Some area of countries will be applied a remote area fee (25 USD or more, the most of US and West Europe is okay.)