This is a Masamoto Hon-yaki Takohiki knife. The blade length is approximately 32.5cm. The steel type is unknown, but it's likely Shirogami (white steel). The handle is made of black water buffalo horn. It has the "Pure Japanese Steel" stamp. The rust and scratches have been repaired and mirror-polished. Some minor scratches and rust marks remain, but it's in a beautiful condition. Small chips were present, but they have been mostly removed. This is a 1-shaku-1-sun (approximately 33cm) Hon-yaki Takohiki, so it can be used for a long time. Both the cutting edge and the flat surface are almost mirror-polished. It's also lightweight, making it recommended for both professional chefs and general households. The knife has been finished with a combination of a Kitayama 8000 grit stone, a Shapton 12000 grit stone, and a natural whetstone. It's in a very sharp condition and ready to use immediately. ● Size: Blade length approximately 325mm ● Blade thickness: Approximately 3.0mm at the thickest part of the base of the blade ● Overall length: 480mm ● Weight: 105g #Knife #Takohiki #Masamoto #Honyaki #32.5cm