Kanetsune Seki Namishibuki Petty 5.31" 101-Layer Damascus San-Mai Kitchen Knife - Made in Japan KC-814 The handle is varnished to

The handle is varnished to be protected against moisture and dirt

a little more Sinkevich

Blade Length:4

then sealed with a clear Cerakote coating for durability in harsh conditions

Kanetsune Seki Namishibuki Petty 5.31" 101-Layer Damascus San-Mai Kitchen Knife - Made in Japan KC-814 The handle is varnished toKanetsune professional knives are made in Seki City, Japan, since 1963 and is named after a famous sword maker from the Muromachi period. The series name "Namishibuki" means wave splash of the ocean in English. The attractive black damascus blade looks like the wave splashes of the ocean. The blade is 101 layers damascus w high speed powder steel core, HRC610. 5. The Japanese traditional octagonal handle is made of black plywood w red micarta ring.