Hand forged in Takefu Japan for Hitohira to their specifications. VG10 stainless with stainless suminagashi damascus cladding forged and ground thin with a nice taper. Good stainless properties and edge formation of VG10. 

Please note, these can have cosmetic scratches or small imperfections in handles which will not impede the performance of the knife. This is par for the course on these knives and is part of how they sell them for a very reasonable price.  

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 302mm
Edge Length: 164mm
Handle to Tip Length: 176mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 126g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous