The MIYABI bread knife has a long, strong blade. The serrated edge is able to cut through thick, crusty bread easily and evenly and is ideal for every-day kitchen use. The knife has a traditional, practical design and cuts precisely and efficiently. Blade length: 9"/23cm Miyabi 5000FCD blades are formed by 49 layers of steel with a Rockwell hardness of approximately 61. The black Pakka Wood handle is wonderfully balanced and features a steel end cap with decorative pin and ring. FC61 fine carbide steel blade core 48 layers of steel surrounding the core create the Damascus-design FRIODUR ice-hardened for extreme hardness Rockwell hardness of approximately 61 Pakka wood handle accented by a steel mosaic pin and handle end cap Hand wash only Handcrafted in Seki, Japan Made in Japan