Unique shaped Japanese kitchen knife that are commonly used in household for cutting vegetables, meat and fish. Item Condition : Brand New Brand : Kanetsune Model : 800 Series Type : Small Santoku Knife Total length : 250mm (9.8") Blade length : 140mm (5.5") Blade width : 38mm (1.5") Blade thickness : 1.5mm (0.06") Net weight : About 85g HRC : 59 or more Material Blade : Takefu Shiro-2 High carbon steel core / SUS410 Stainless steel Handle : Plywood O-Shaped simple handle without bolster, very popular edition. Hon-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