Japanese Santoku Knife with indigo dye wood handle.

Type: Santoku Knife
Blade: VG10 Damascus (rust resistant), Double-edged (both-handed)
Blade length: 18cm
Handle : Hiba wood with indigo dye (waterproof coating)

This item is takes about 3 - 4 weeks for production time as it's semi order-made knife by craftsman in Osaka, Japan

What is Santoku Knife :

Santoku knives are widely used for daily cooking for Japanese households.
It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables, which is for multifunctional. 
Recommend to choose for the first time or buying as second one.

About steel :

Damascus steel known as a very hard steel. Although it is not stainless steel, and popular material that does not easily rust and has long time use. 

What is Ai (藍 - indigo) Knife : 

Indigo dyeing has been said to have antibacterial and deodorizing effects. The "Ai (藍 - indigo)" achieves both functionality and visuals by using this technology. It's a product that combines the traditional Sakai cutlery of Osaka and the indigo dyeing rooted in the history of Tokushima.

This item is made by collaboration product with craftsmen from different regions and different techniques.

Handmade in Japan (Osaka and Tokushima)