Houcho.com Sakai Shouo Deba Knife Kasumi-finish Yasuki Steel 5.9″(150mm)blade

This Deba style knife is made of Hitachi Metals Yasuki Steel, which holds its sharpness for longer, and is delivered from Sakai, a center of traditional swordmaking crafts.
The Japanese style knives “Shouo” Yasuki steel series are manufactured with an emphasis on ease of use for artisans such as sushi and traditional Japanese cuisines chefs.
Every knife is handmade in a traditional process, forged by Sakai smiths and carefully honed at Sakai cutlery.
The handle is made of magnolia wood with an inlay of water buffalo horn. Use of buffalo ivory enables the blade to be heated, then thrust into the handle, and as the heat cools, the blade contracts, making it more firmly held in the handle.

Size: 5.9″(150mm)blade
Materials: Hitachi Metals Yasuki Steel
Features: The Sakai Shouo genuine kasumi Yasuki steel series is made with a steel core and wrought iron surface. Its greatest strengths are its easy to sharpen and chip-resistant edge.
Caution: These blades are the sharpest you can find, but they are not very resistant to rust, so please handle them with care. Please rinse and wipe thoroughly after use.
11.7 x 2.2 x 0.9″?9.2oz