Material: Takefu V1 steel, Striped Ebony (natural wood) Production: Tokyo A soulfully crafted kitchen knife forged by the contemporary master, Fumio Murakami (Second Generation Meiji). Utilizing the techniques of traditional Japanese swordsmiths, it achieves an exquisite sharpness and ease of use unique to handmade craftsmanship. The distinctive beauty, flexibility, and exceptional cutting feel of a steel knife tell us that this is a work of passion by Mr. Murakami. This Kamagata knife (Santoku knife) is a shape favored by Japanese people that has rapidly become popular in general households. It is used for a wide range of purposes, such as cutting meat and chopping vegetables. The handle of this knife features a luxurious design using natural ebony wood. The indentation between the ebony part and the metal part is to account for the possibility of the wood shrinking over a long period. In the unlikely event that the wood shrinks and the metal is exposed, we have designed it with a slight indentation beforehand to prevent users from being injured by touching the metal part. This is not a product defect, so please use it with confidence. Although there are rust and scratches, it can still be used for practical purposes for many years to come.