This is a Masamoto yanagiba knife. The blade length is approximately 25.5cm. It is a single-edged knife. The steel type is unknown. This is a slender style yanagiba knife from Masamoto. With a blade length of 25.5cm, it's an easy-to-use size. It had many sharpening scratches and rust, so it has been restored and mirror-polished, leaving some minor scratches. The blade had a slight "kama-kubi" (sickle neck) shape, which has been corrected. Recommended if you don't mind. The cutting edge is mirror-polished, and the flat surface is also almost mirror-polished. It is lightweight and overall clean. Recommended for professionals and general users due to its size. It has been finished with a combination of Kitayama 8000 grit, Shapton 12000 grit, and natural whetstones. It is in a very sharp condition and can be used immediately. ● Size: Blade length approx. 255mm ● Blade thickness: Approx. 3.2mm at the thickest point ● Overall length: 405mm ● Weight: 100g #knife #yanagiba #masamoto #25cm