Authentic "Made in Japan" Razor Sharp Hand Forged Knife Seki City in Japan is famous samurai sword-making center and the blade smiths of Seki City have been making some of the world"s finest cutlery for more than 700 years. This knife is made by Sekiryu Corporation of Japan, which is very well known in Japan as one of the best knife makers in Japan Product Description: Blade Length: 6 1/4" Blade, 11". overall Resist Rust, Stain Free, Dishwasher-safe and Very Easy to Re-Sharpen Material for Blade: High Density Chromium Cobalt Carbon Vanadium Stainless Steel Blade Matrial for Handle: Densely Grained Genuine Japanese Hardwood. Japanese Lettering Hand Carved in the Blade and Hand Sharpened by Professional Japanese Maker for long lasting Sharp Edge.