FEATURES Total length: 12.5 inchesWeight: 0.3 poundBlade length: 6.3 inchesWidth at widest heel: 2 inchesBevel: Both-sided 50/50Rockwell hardness: 62-63Finishing: Damascus finishHandle fixing: Traditional Japanese style, full tang. PACKAGE CONTENT A Vegetable knife (Nakiri) with a clear plastic blade cover in a fancy box. Syosaku Japan Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle Series. Handcrafted in Sakai Japan The master craftsmanship has been handed down generation to generation for centuries. Exceptional hardness High carbon content combined with special production techniques gives exceptional hardness (HRC 62-63) to the core. Razor sharpness The hardness allows the thinner blade edge, resulting in razor sharpness.High chromium content and other alloy components make it stainless. Toughness and durability The hard ZA18 is clad in softer stainless steel.This gives the blade an added toughness and durability, as well as stunning Damascus beauty. Maintenance Can be left wet during use, but don’t leave it in water for a long time. Hand wash after the use with mild detergent, rinse, and dry with a kitchen towel. Doesn't have to be oiled often, if regularly used.If occasional rust spots happen to appear, use knife maintenance oil with a rust eraser.Dishwasher might damage the blade.Sharpen regularly with quality whetstones.Honing steels are not recommended as they can damage the edge. Damascus ZA18 69 Layer Octagonal Walnut Handle Series. Petty, 6-inch (150mm)Santoku 7-inch (180mm)Gyuto 8.3-inch (210mm)Gyuto 9.5-inch (240mm)Suihiki, 9.5-inch (240mm)Nakiri 6.3-inch (160mm)