The Kokaji White Carbon series is unique and well crafted. Completely hand forged knives by the famed Kokajikai knife makers in Sakai, the 3 layer blades feature fantastic geometry, edge retention and an eye catching kiritsuke tip. The bunka and gyuto shapes have highly versatile double bevel edge while the yanagi has been created with a more traditional single bevel. Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo. Saya included 3-layered hand-forged blade with kiritsuke tip, white #2 carbon steel edge, SK carbon steel spine, single bevel (yanagi) or double bevel (bunka and gyuto), Rockwell hardness 61-62. Japanese magnolia wa handle with water buffalo ferrule. Caution - Blade will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a stainless steel.