This is a Masamoto Yanagiba knife. The blade length is approximately 26cm. The steel material is unknown (probably Shirogami - white steel). The handle is black water buffalo horn. It has the "Hide" (秀) stamp. It is a single-edged knife. I previously listed this item, but I made some corrections due to some concerns. I have corrected most of the rust and scratches, but some minor scratch marks remain on the flat surface. There were a few small chips on the cutting edge, which I have removed by chipping, but one is still visible at the tip in the center. (It cuts smoothly after the chipping process, so it should disappear with normal use or sharpening.) I recommend it if you don't mind. I don't want to grind it down too much, as each time I fix a chip, it reduces the steel of the blade. I polished the flat and cutting edge, mainly, so it's almost a mirror finish. It's generally clean, so I think it can be used for a long time. With a blade length of 26cm, it's an easy-to-use size, so I recommend it for professionals and general users alike. The whetstones used for finishing are Kitayama 8000 grit and Shapton 12000 grit. It is in a very sharp condition, so it can be used immediately. ● Size: Blade length approx. 260mm ● Blade thickness: Approx. 3.8mm at the thickest part of the base of the blade ● Overall length: 415mm ● Weight: 160g #Knife #Yanagiba #Masamoto #26cm #MirrorFinish