Sakai-made Professional Specification Hakujin Honkasumi Shiro-ni-ko Steel Yanagiba Knife, 300mm, with Oak Lacquered Handle and Magnolia Wood Saya (Sheath) Size: Total Length 430mm Blade Length: Ago (Heel) to Tip 290mm / Machi (Heel Notch) to Tip 300mm Blade Width: 34mm Material: Yasuki Steel Shiro-ni-ko (White Paper No. 2 Steel) Handle: Oak / Saya (Sheath): Magnolia Wood (Ebony Pin) Warning: Please be aware of counterfeit knives falsely claiming to be made in Japan. Most knives sold on Yahoo Auctions, Mercari, etc., that are labeled as V-Gold No. 10 steel are actually counterfeit products made in China.