(Please consider purchasing with other items as well. Discounts are available.) This is a Yanagiba knife forged in the traditional method using Yasugi White Steel. If you take care of it, I believe it will become a lifelong companion. This is a bargain as it is a stock item. Please use it at home or at work. Length: 345 mm Thickness: 4 mm Blade length: 210 mm Please purchase with understanding. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details.