Blade Length: 30.4cm (measured from the machi) Total Length: 45.9cm Blade Width: Max 3.4cm Thickness at Spine: Max 4mm Weight: 266g Steel: Shiro-ni-ko (White #2 Steel) Handle: Suigyu Kokutan Hakkaku (Ebony Octagonal Handle with white copper ferrule) This is a Mizumoto-yaki Yanagiba knife forged by Kazumi Ikeda. It's a very unique knife, featuring the gorgeous hamon (temper line) characteristic of Miwa Ikeda, a distinctive pattern on the flat surface, and a subtle hamon near the spine as seen in photo 4. The knife was finished using natural whetstones, focusing on the stones shown in photos 16 and 17, while considering their compatibility! By using whetstones suitable for each steel type, the knife's potential has been maximized. Of course, it can also slice through newspaper smoothly! The handle hole has been waterproofed with wax, allowing for clean use. The condition is as shown in the photos. We have tried to capture everything in the photos, but there may be some hard-to-see scratches. Please be aware that these do not affect the sharpness. If you have any concerns, please ask questions before purchasing. Recycled materials may be used for the box and cushioning during packaging. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments!