I purchased this knife about 8 years ago and used it for about a year. There are some sharpening scratches, but it doesn't show much wear and tear. There is also very little wear on the blade itself. This is a professional-use knife, so maintenance is required. [Product Name] Sncom pro Yanagiba Knife [Shape] Blade Length: 270mm (27cm) [Material] Molybdenum steel [Manufacturer] Shin-Nihon Chemical Ornament Co., Ltd.