This is a top of the line Japanese cutlery knife made in Seki, Japan by Yokoyama - the same knife as the Masamoto version also made by Yokoyama. This is unused old stock and difficult to find. It features a sharp Molybdenum Vanadium (AUS-8) stainless steel blade with integral guard and full tang with dymondwood handle. Now, for a limited time pay less at this CLOSEOUT price, limited quantity available! This knife is discontinued and scarce, wont last long. Comes in the box.