This 6" Miyabi Birchwood is slightly shorter but still a versatile knife. Perfect for someone like me, smaller hand grip and I liked a lightweight knife but sharp. This knife's blade features a Katana edge, it is scalpel-like sharpness and comfortably in the hand. The Potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected by 100 layers of steel, hand-honed using the traditional 3-step Japanese Honbazuke method. 5000MCD, Cryodur ice-hardened; 63 Rockwell hardness, flower Damascus pattern provides added durability and helps prevent food from sticking. Every Miyabi knife deserves proper care.