Seki Magoroku Kinju Honkoh Japanese Deba Knife, 105mm, AK-5215

Authentic steel Japanese knives forged using traditional methods Steel composite material: A strong blade made by combining steel with soft iron. It achieves the sharpness and ease of sharpening that are characteristic of steel. Buffalo horn ferrule: A strong, durable and water-resistant material. Its ability to absorb water makes it difficult for the blade to come out. Wet Hiramae Sharpening: A very fine whetstone is used to sharpen the blade delicately. By pouring water over the whetstone, the blade hardness can be prevented from dropping due to frictional heat. Natural wood handle that fits comfortably in your hand Material: Blade: Composite steel (Blade material: Carbon steel, Clamping material: Mild steel), Ferrule: Buffalo horn, Handle: Natural wood Size: Approx. 46 x 222 x 18 mm Blade length: Approx. 105 mm Weight: Approx. 137 g Country of Origin: Japan It is made of steel, which is prone to rust. After use, clean it and wipe off any moisture. Leaving it dirty or wet can cause rust.