The main features of the Takamura V10 Special are its use of high-grade stainless steel blade steel (V Gold No. 10/V10 Special), which offers excellent rust resistance, sharpness, durability, and hygiene, and the careful forging, heat treatment, and polishing performed by skilled craftsmen. Although the brand name on this knife is Rokuzaburo, it is made by Takamura. Material: V10 Special Steel (V Gold No. 10) Uses high-purity raw iron and contains high carbon content, cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium. High wear resistance, rust resistance, and toughness (tenacity), resulting in excellent sharpness retention. Cobalt added. Appearance and Finish Beautiful appearance by craftsmen, such as hammered (tsuchime) patterns and polished finishes. Forging Technology After craftsmen forge and heat-treat with a hammer, they carefully sharpen and polish the blade. Ease of Use Focusing on "good materials, forging, heat treatment, and sharpening," it offers sharpness from the moment it arrives, exceeding that of general knives. The Takamura V10 Special is a highly-rated knife series for both professionals and home cooks, blending the tradition of Echizen Uchihamono (forged knives) with the latest steel technology. It provides long-lasting sharpness, rust resistance, ease of handling, and hygiene.