This product is brand new and unused. This is a kitchen knife from the Noushu Masamune series, made in Seki, a city with a 700-year-old tradition of blade making. The handle is slightly thicker than usual. Materials: Blade: Special stainless steel blade material Handle: Natural wood Size: Total length: Approximately 290mm, Blade length: Approximately 155mm Handle color: White The outer box will be cut at the edges for shipping.