Features Sashimi Knife 24cm Handcrafted in Niigata, Japan Traditional single beveled stainless steel blade Handles are crafted from magnolia wood Anti-rust and easy to maintain Durable plastic collar Highest quality steel that is hand polished for an impeccable finish Traditional Japanese Series With traditional single-bevel edges of premium-quality stainless steel and natural magnolia wood handles, these super sharp knives are popular for preparing Japanese cuisine. Heston Blumenthal Owner of the three Michelin stars restaurant The Fat Duck, voted No. 1 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2005. "The knives I use for their precision, quality and design." Sashimi Knife For perfect cuts of sashimi nothing slices like a sashimi (Yanagiba) knife. The long sharp blade seamlessly slices the flesh without pulling or tearing. About Tojiro For over one thousand years, Japanese sword and knife makers have been renowned for crafting the world’s sharpest, hardest and most refined blades. Tojiro, one of Japan’s top knife makers, still follows ancient techniques handed down by generations of master smiths to handcraft knives for the 21st century. All Tojiro knives are painstakingly made at their Niigata, Japan factory. Tojiro knives are the #1 selling brand for professional in Japan. Heston Blumenthal chooses Tojiro Knives above all others for their precision, quality and design.