New, unused item Last one Blade length (from tip to heel): approx. 270mm Total length: approx. 405mm Blade width: approx. 35mm Blade thickness: approx. 2mm Weight: approx. 206g Steel: V-Gold 10 (VG10) Handle: Ebony, Rosewood Double-edged This is a Yanagiba knife with a 270mm blade and an ebony and rosewood handle. It offers excellent sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and is easy to maintain. Both the Damascus pattern and the hammered finish are beautifully executed. Furthermore, since the Damascus steel pattern varies from one piece to another, each blade is unique. Please handle with care as the blade edge is very sharp even in its current state. V-Gold 10 (VG10) steel is a high-grade steel produced by Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd. in Fukui Prefecture, and is one of the finest stainless steel knife steels available. Immediate purchase without comment is welcome.