Used during events such as tuna cutting shows. It's not used regularly, so there's almost no wear from sharpening. There are signs of sharpening, so I've marked it as having scratches and dirt. Quoted from the following site: This is a Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm with a novel design, completed with the techniques cultivated through the long-standing tradition of Japanese knife making. The blade material uses steel from Uddeholm, Sweden, boasting over 300 years of history and world-leading technology. This is a high-end professional knife that can be used for a wide range of purposes, including sashimi and slicing meat. Blade length 300mm, total length 425mm, blade width 37.5mm, blade thickness 2.2mm, weight 255g, single-edged.