Aritsugu Kyoto Regular Item with Bolster, Gyuto Knife, 18cm Blade Length: Approximately 185mm Overall Length: Approximately 300mm Width at Base: Approximately 41.9mm Thickness at Base: Approximately 2.1mm Weight: Approximately 157g Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: ¥32,450 Note: The blade tip is made of "hagane" (high-carbon steel), which is prone to rust. After use, remove dirt and wipe off moisture. Leaving dirt or moisture on the blade can cause rust. Aogami Super is the name of the steel material. It is a steel (hagane) for kitchen knives manufactured by Hitachi Metals, known for its sharpness and long-lasting cutting performance. There may be minor scratches, dullness, sharpening marks, and other imperfections not visible in the photos. Everything included is shown in the images. Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item. Instant purchase is welcome without comments. ★[Delivering the sharpness of hand sharpening]★ The knife has been hand-sharpened using multiple whetstones. "Hand-sharpening Whetstones" Rough grit: Kai Shun Sintered #220, Medium-rough grit: Naniwa Sintered #400, Medium grit: Kyozan HSS #1000, Medium grit: Kyozan HSS #3000, Finishing grit: Kyozan HSS #6000, Ultra-finishing grit: Morihei Hi #12000