Masaya Shimizu It's a great way to slice food and make cooking fun! This is a santoku knife with a more flowing Damascus pattern than previous products and Mo. V steel (AUS10). This knife can be used for a wide range of foods such as meat, fish, and vegetables, and can be used in various ways to expand the range of cooking. The handle is made of sturdy oak wood with a burnished finish and KAKISHIBU coating. KAKISHIBU is a naturally-derived paint that has been used in Japan since ancient times and has antibacterial, waterproof and antiseptic properties, making it hygienic and safe. We hope you will enjoy the taste of food with our special knives! Information Manufacturer Yamawaki Cutlery Country of origin Osaka, Japan Technique Sakai Forged Blades Material Blade: AUS10 interrupt Suminagashi soft ironHandle: Oak (Kakishibu finish) Size 12.2 in. (31cm) Weight 0.27 lbs(124g) Capacity 0 oz(ml) Electronic Equipment Do not use on frozen foods, pumpkins, large bones, or other hard foods. Note Suitable ingredients: all-purpose Delivery Time 1-2 weeks (if out of stock + 1-2 weeks)