Unique shaped Japanese kitchen knife that are commonly used in household for cutting vegetables, meat and fish.Item Condition : Brand NewBrand : KanetsuneModel : 2000 SeriesType : Santoku KnifeTotal length : 290mm (11.4")Blade length : 165mm (6.5")Blade width : 45mm (1.8")Blade thickness : 2.3mm (0.09")Net weight : About 155gHRC : 59 or moreMaterialBlade : Takefu Shiro 2 High carbon steel core / SUS410 Stainless steelHandle : Plywood w / Stainless bolsterHon-Warikomi, clad blades made of Takefu Shiro-2 High carbon steel cutting core, sandwiched between SUS410 stainless steel which provides excellent edge retention, HRC 59 or more.Carbon steel blades are sharp and retain their sharpness for a long time, but can easily rust.Professional chefs and cooks prefer to carbon steel blades.They are recommended for people looking for a sharp knife and who are willing to spend some extra time on maintenance.Please make sure you wipe water out and store it.Made in SEKI JAPAN