New condition. It's a shame to use it... I hope it can be used by someone who appreciates it. Purchased for ¥22,000. Type: Japanese Santoku, laminated forged steel, water buffalo octagonal handle, 180 Dimensions: Overall length 325mm, blade length 180mm, handle length 135mm Blade thickness at the base: 1.8mm Weight: Approximately 100g Materials: 22-layer laminated steel (double-edged), water buffalo octagonal handle, paper box included Manufacturer: Misuzu Hamono Seisakusho ------ A 22-layer laminated Japanese double-edged knife. For Japanese cuisine chefs. Japanese Santoku, laminated forged steel, 180 The 22-layer lamination is beautiful. It's a Japanese double-edged knife. The blade is rust-resistant, 1.8mm thick, thin and sharp, and easy to maintain, providing a sharp cutting edge. The handle uses a high-quality water buffalo octagonal handle. It's light, well-balanced, and easy to grip. This knife has it all. The Santoku knife can be used for meat, vegetables, and fish, making it an all-around tool. It's thin and flexible, making it ideal for filleting thin fish like flounder and hairtail along the bones. In a home setting, you can do all your cutting tasks with just this one knife. Because it's a double-edged type, it can be used by both right-handed and left-handed users. amenoma check! This is a double-edged knife favored by Japanese cuisine chefs. It pairs well with deba knives and yanagiba knives, and can add a touch of elegance to the cooking area at the counter. The blade penetrates well and is lightweight, reducing fatigue during long hours of work. It's a knife that allows you to fully enjoy the characteristics of a thin blade. As with knives in general, there is a risk of chipping the blade if you "pry" with it. Please be careful. For reference: https://amenoma.jp/collections/misuzu-hamono/products/和三徳-積層鍛地-水牛八角-180