Jin 265mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-11 Suien partially protects the sides of

partially protects the sides of the blade from rust

and can be used to flatten anything from coarse (above 280 grit) to fine stones

you may see some light hairline cracks or rough edges

The diamond 300A stone is a 300 grit diamond stone

Handle Length: 135mm

Jin 265mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-11 Suien partially protects the sides ofProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements This high speed knife is one of a kind knife. The maker of the Jin knives was born in Tokyo before World War II and began making knives early on in his life. We met with him some years ago, during our first business trip to Japan. After a very nice meeting with him, we were lucky enough to be allowed to carry his knives. At the time we met him, he was already retired, so his knives are all new old stock