Honesuki Kaku: Square Shaped?iKanto Style?j: The Honesuki is used to separate meat from the bone. There are two styles of this knife, the Kanto and Kansai styles. This knife is a unique Japanese style knife similar to the western boning knife, but unlike the boning knife the blade is not flexible. This knife is also know as Sabaki. Ginsanko stainless Steel :This is a high grade stainless steel. The image of most rust resistant knives is that they have a poor edge compare to knives which are susceptible to rust, however, the characteristic of this metal is that is rust resistant and also has a good edge. This is currently the most popular steel type. Style : Honesuki (Butcher Knife) Steel Type : Ginsan steel (Stainless steel) Blade : Doble-Edged Blade Length : 5.0" (150mm) Handle Material : plywood Bolster Material : Stainless Our Service :Free shipping. Free name engraving. Direction for using knifeJapanese knives has thin and delicate blade. You must care the knife properly. Do not wash in the dishwasher or dish dryer. Please keep the knife dry, wipe the knife after use. Do not leave the knife wet overnight. Do not cut any frozen food, it cause the knife chipped. Use the right type of the knife for each task. Store your knife in a cool and dry place. Improper care cause rusting and chipping.