I don't cook much myself and preferred smaller blades, so I haven't used this. I thought this knife would be happier in the hands of someone who loves to cook, so I've decided to put it up for sale. This is a knife made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a town renowned for its cutlery in Japan. It features a blade pattern that folds over many times and a sharp cutting edge. The ripple pattern that spreads in a wave-like design is beautiful. The handle uses durable black laminated reinforced wood that fits comfortably in the hand when gripped. Size: Blade length 17cm Material: Santoku knife... Laminated forged composite steel, Handle... Black laminated reinforced wood Weight: Approximately 240g Country of origin: Japan The feel in your hand is very comfortable, and it has a grip that strangely seems to cling to your hand. Regarding the weight, the one I'm currently using costs about 3,000 yen, but this one is heavy. With this, you should be able to cut through things smoothly without using much force. The blade is slightly curved, so I think it's easier to cut food than a straight blade. I'd like to wash it before shipping, but since I've never handled such a high-quality knife, I'm afraid it might cause rust or scratches, so I will ship it unwashed. Therefore, please be sure to wash it when you receive it. If you are interested in a knife like a sword, crafted by a Seki swordsmith, why not consider purchasing it? #Knife #NousyuMagorokuSaku #BeautifulItem #Sword #JapaneseSword