Specs: 

• Brand: Kato Nashiji Suminagashi
• Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
• Location: Echizen, Japan
• Construction: San Mai
• Method: Hammer Forged
• Core Edge Steel: VG-10
• Cladding: Nashiji/Damascus Stainless
• HRC: 61
• Edge Length: 240 mm
• Spine Thickness at tang: 4 mm
• Spine Thickness at heel: 3.3 mm
• Spine Thickness at midway: 2.1 mm
• Spine Thickness at @1cm from tip: 0.75 mm
• Blade Height: 51 mm

Use & Care

• Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
• Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 
• Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
• Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.