This is a special, handmade Sugimoto knife, known only to those in the know. This is an "old Sugimoto" knife, as indicated by the maker's mark, and is considered to be of high rarity. The entire blade has been mirror-polished. The handle has been clear-coated to prevent rust. S.H.M Special Handmade This is a top-of-the-line Western-style kitchen knife. S.H.M products are the culmination of Tokyo Sugimoto's extensive experience and unique blade-making techniques. The S.H.M knives are meticulously handcrafted one by one by highly skilled and especially experienced artisans, who pour all of their expertise into each knife. The high-grade carbon steel used in these knives undergoes complete hot working, resulting in a dense and fine-grained structure. This allows for a high degree of hardening heat treatment, making the blade both strong and capable of maintaining a sharp edge for a long time. Therefore, the sharpness and ease of use are truly outstanding. Specifications (approximate values) Blade length: Approximately 200mm Blade thickness: Approximately 2mm Overall length: Approximately 330mm