Features: Engineered in Japan from the finest-grade molybdenum vanadium stainless-steel and crafted by hand to exacting standards,Blade is ice-tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-58 degrees, creating an extremely-sharp edge,Retains a sharp edge longer than traditional stainless-steel knives,Carefully weighted to ensure perfect balance,Seamless one-piece construction -- no rivets, joints or gaps to