This is a high-quality carving knife from Michihamono Kogyo, located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, a town known for its blades. Purchased new and stored unused. There is some slight soiling on the wooden handle. The brass fittings had some dirt, which has been removed with metal polish. Due to long-term personal storage, there are some scuffs and minor scratches on the cap. Since I no longer use it, I'm offering it at a bargain price for disposal. Shipped via Yu-Packet Post Mini, for postal drop-off.