From Miyabi, the Artisan 9.5" Slicing Knife features: Crafted from revolutionary SG2 (MC63) micro-carbide powder steel - 63 Rockwell hardness Tsuchime hand-hammered finish prevents sticking Ice-hardened CRYODUR blade for exceptional durability, cutting edge retention, and corrosion resistance Hand-honed, 3-step Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile - 9.5-12° edge angle Mirror-polished blade with sandblasted katana edge D-shaped, Cocobolo Rosewood Pakkawood handle Hand wash only Handcrafted in Seki, Japan Imported.