Hammered beautiful “TSUCHIME” finished, clad-blade which has extremely sharp AOGAMI #2 (Blue steel #2) cutting core w/ SUS410 stainless steel provides excellent edge retention, HRC 61-62. “TSUCHIME” finish can make foods release quickly from the blade. Beautiful finished black plywood handles are basic and simple shape that are excellent grip and wear well. Half tang construction with stainless bolster. Proudly made in Seki, Japan.