- VG-10 super steel core, 3-ply stainless steel construction
- 60 Rockwell Hardness; sharpened double bevel
- Kurouchi (hammered) finish with a clear coating on blade surface helps prevents corrosion
- Hammered texture is not only a nice design, but effective against food sticking to the blade
- Water resistant Japanese magnolia handle with resin collar
- Made in Japan