New Aritsugu 24 cm./9.5” blade length blue steel kasanekitae wa-gyuto made in Japan. The Aritsugu Company is well known in Japan for its more than 400 year history of making high quality swords and knives. Wa-gyuto knives are great all purpose knives. The blade is layered blue steel. creating a beautiful pattern. This is not stainless steel and must be cleaned and dried after use to prevent stains. The handle is Japanese magnolia with a water buffalo horn bolster. Note: The color of the bolster varies. Includes a wooden knife cover.