(Fukuta Knife) "Yoshi" ZEN-HAGANE Mono Carbon Steel / Black Nakiri Knife/ Japanese Vegetable Knife (Blade Length:180mm(7")) [Made in Japan] Useful for slicing and dicing vegetables Extra sharp and durable, Double-bevel Carbon Steel blade (Ryo-Ba), both Right and Left hander Blade Material: ZEN-HAGANE Single-layered Blue Steel #2 (Aogami #2, Aoko #2), forged in Tosa,Kohchi, sharpened in Seki,Gifu, Japan Wood handle sit comfortably in the hand Hand wash recommended