HONMAMON "MOTOKANE" Sashimi Hocho (Yanagiba Kitchen Knife) 270mm(abt 10.6 Inch) Handmade by Tosa Craftsman, Blade Edge : "Aogami Steel"! Kurouchi, Double Bevel! Made in Tosa, Japan! Handmade by Japanese Craftsmen by Japanese Traditional Techniques! Tosa Kurouchi : Rough Appearance, but you can feel the warmth and spirits of Tosa Craftsmen! We do not recommend this for those who do not like small cracks of handle, or who do not like small scratches. Edge of Blade : That famous Aogami Steel No.1! Hardness :around HRC61 +/- 1, Very Sharp and Cut Well! Double Bevel! Available for both Right and Left Hander. Blade Length : about 270mm(10.6inch), Whole Length : about 410mm(16.1inch), Weight : about 205g(7.2oz)