This is a new, unused item. This is a kitchen knife from the Noushu Masamune series, made in Seki, a city with a 700-year tradition of blade making. Materials: Blade: Special stainless steel blade material Handle: Dark brown polypropylene resin Sashimi Knife: Total length: Approximately 330mm, Blade length: Approximately 220mm Deba Knife: Total length: Approximately 290mm, Blade length: Approximately 160mm, Spine thickness: Slightly over 2mm The edge of the outer box will be cut for shipping.