From Miyabi, this knife features:  Crafted from revolutionary FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 Rockwell hardness Ice-hardened FRIODURx2 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 features Japanese design details: sandblasted katana edge and embossed MIYABI logo Octagon-shaped Pakkawood handle design nestles comfortably in the hand Hand wash only Imported.