The Miyabi line of knives, and this one included, are not only works of art, but they are high performace knives that are constructed to last. With super steels, FC61in the Evolution, and special ice-hardening prossess, they have more acute blade angles (read sharper) and enough thin blade profiles, they are extremely durable. Made in Japan by artisans who have had their craft handed down from genertion to genration, these are to collect and to use!