Established in 1963, this is a professional-grade slicer knife from the AMC brand, headquartered in Switzerland, which directly sells premium knives. AMC operates in 30 countries worldwide and sells exclusively through direct sales. Made in Solingen, Germany, this is a discontinued product and is extremely rare. It has been hand-sharpened and cuts very well. Measurements (approx.): Blade Length: 200mm Blade Thickness: 3.0mm Weight: 285g Blade Material: SIV Solingen Steel SIV (Solingen-Industrie-Verband) is the abbreviation for the Solingen Cutlery Industry Association. The steel manufactured by the manufacturers affiliated with this association is called SIV Solingen steel. Please check the photos for the current condition. This is a used item that has been in someone's possession before. Please consider this before purchasing if you are concerned about the condition. Shipped in simple packaging. Immediate purchase is welcome. Thank you.