This is a quite old Aritsugu Mioroshi (Yanagiba) knife. It has been cleaned and sterilized. It cuts well. Please check the photos for the current size. Blade length: 275mm (from the heel) Thickness at the spine: 5.2mm (at the base of the blade) Weight: 452g Blade material: Steel The images are everything, please check them carefully. This is a personal item that has been stored for a long time, so please consider this before purchasing if you are concerned. Immediate purchase is OK. Simple packaging for shipping. Thank you.