Advanced FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 hardness on the Rockwell scale - provides unsurpassed corrosion and chip resistance. This cutting-edge steel ensures the hand-honed blades retain their impressive sharpness for a long time. Thanks to an innovative, ice-hardened process, the FRIODURx2 blades offer remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance.The stunning blades are finished with a true katana edge, homage to the samurai swords made in Seki centuries ago, and feature an embossed MIYABI logo. Stylishly stamped with a silver mosaic pin, the exquisite octagon-shaped handle feels as good as it looks. The Pakkawood handle supports both Western chopping and Asian rocking cuts - experience ergonomic perfection with each slice. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.We highly recommend washing all of your knives by hand as its gentler on the steel. Clean them under lukewarm water with a mild detergent and a non-scratch cloth or sponge. Then dry immediately. 14.75" x 3" x 0.6" Fabricated from revolutionary FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 Rockwell hardness Ice-hardened FRIODURx2 blade offers exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance Hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile - 9.5-12 degree edge angle Mirror-polished blade features Japanese design details: sandblasted katana edge and embossed MIYABI logo Stylishly stamped with a mosaic pin, ergonomic Pakkawood handle design nestles comfortably in the hand Rounded spine and heel ensure tireless cutting Steel/pakka wood Made in Japan