Jin 261mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-75 new Unlike some diamond stones that

Unlike some diamond stones that use metal or aluminum bases

Weight: 194g

Heel to Tip Length: 260mm

Heel to Tip Length: 212mm

The kurouchi finish does help protect the knife from rust a little

Jin 261mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-75 new Unlike some diamond stones thatProduct 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