Kotobuki Seki 6-1/2-Inch Usuba Knife 6-1/2-inch Usuba vegetable knife--used in Japan to finely peel vegetable skin into thin sheets for sashimi garnishes Made in Japan to time-honored standards and exacting detail Blade constructed of Japanese 420 series stainless steel for excellent resistance to rust and corrosion; double-ground edge retains its sharpness Traditional rounded, blonde wood handle Hand wash only; sharpen with whetstone