Yoshihiro Hongasumi VG Stainless Steel Deba Fish Fillet Japanese Chef Knife 6 Inch This knife delivers Hongasumi grade high carbon steel sharpness and edge retention with stainless steel durability and ease of care. Exceptionally forged VG Stainless steel blade with HRC 62-63 combines exceptional sharpness and optimal edge retention with stain resistance. Knife will become extremely sharp with whetstone sharpening and will glide through any type of fish with no pressure. Single edged blade with a traditional grind. Completely flat ground on front (SHINOGI), concave ground (URASUKI) with flat rim (URAOSHI) on the back. Simple and elegant design with a handcrafted Natural Magnolia Japanese Wood handle and a water buffalo horn bolster (COLOR VARIES) for a light and well balanced construction. Excellent for entry and Intermediate level chefs.Natural Magnolia wooden sheath provides odor and stain resistance with ease of cleaning. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted in Japan. Not mass produced.