Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka Pasta Tool many new designs went into Blade has been sharpened many new designs went into production The handle and leather lined saya are made from curly koa and ornamented with wrought iron damascus tsuba (hand guard) This affordable series is made with DSR 1K6 stainless steel which is ground fairly thin giving it a smooth cutting feel Being of somewhat moderate hardness and carbon content with good stainless properties it is easy to look after and for a Japanese knife does not need to be babied too much but the standard care and use recommendations for Japanese stainless knives apply