SETO Japanese Chef Knives: Damascus Forged Steel from World Famous Seki, Japan (I-8: 135m/ m: PARING KNIFE) Handmade in Seki, Japan!!! Quality blades of Forged Steel!!!! Produced by Mr. Yoshinori knife Seto YOSHI knife representative is a member of the (USA) THE KNIVES MAKER'S GUILD union custom knife is a testament to the world's largest manufacturer of kitchen knives and reliable technology Jihei Iseya (Producer Yoshinori Mr. Seto).Goodness of sharpness, but it is a matter of course, the beauty of the finish is excellent.