The Wasabi integral forged construction - made in limited quantities in the early 2000s by the Yoshikin factory, Yoshida Metal Industry Co. Ltd., same maker of Global knives. This is new old stock and a line of knives no longer produced. Made with the high quality as you would expect from Yoshida, this knife features a shaped hollow metal grip and a sturdy thin blade. These are lightweight. This integral forged knife is made of sharp Molybdenum Vanadium (AUS-8) stainless steel blade measuring 8" long. Comes in the original box with protective sleeve.