Blade Length 140 mm Total Length 298 mm Steel VG-10 Handle Ebony  Ferrule N/A Rockwell 61-63 Height Spine to heel 51mm Width at Spine 2.2 mm Weight 185 grams The Blacksmith Nigara Hamono is located in Hirosaki which is a city at the very northern tip of the main island of Honshu. Their family has a 350 year old history of making knives and swords and more recently has expanded into structural steel beams for use in construction. Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa stands as the 8th generation smith in the lineage of blacksmiths at Nigara Hamono and creates knives with his younger brother and two other craftsman.  We are so excited to be able to offer these gorgeous knives to our customers. They are very thin behind the edge and have great blade geometry which contributes to an absolutely stunning cutting feel. The VG-10 stainless steel will give these knives very good edge retention and will make these knives super easy to care for. Last, but maybe most exciting, is the amazing price! These knives are great bang for your buck knives and make a fantastic gift.    The Knife The Nakiri is designed as a vegetable knife, its flat profile and tall blade make using an up and down, push and pull chopping motion very easy and its large surface area makes it a great scoop. Great for vegetarians and vegans or anyone who finds themselves chopping up large amounts of vegetables.    Knife Care (Stainless Steel) Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible. NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle. Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth. Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.