Introducing the TSUKIJI MASAMOTO WHITE STEEL 1 TAKOHIKI 300MM (11.8") KASUMI Knife - an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship. This knife is hand-forged using high-carbon steel (white steel) and iron, which creates a blade that is less brittle than honyaki-style knives and easy to sharpen. Unlike many carbon steel knives, Tsukiji Masamoto uses charcoal fuel to forge their blades for a gradual temperature change that results in a higher quality blade. One unique feature of this knife is the deeper urasuki, or concave surface on the backside of the blade. This design maximizes its effect by facilitating clean food separation from the knife's edge - much like hollowed or perforated knives. Additionally, this urasuki allows for "uraoshi," which involves sharpening the backside of a single bevel knife to keep outer edges levelled. As with all carbon steel blades like this kasumi, delicate handling and care are required for optimal use but with sharper results than their stain-resistant counterparts. Kasumi knives are widely considered as standard blades in Japanese kitchens due to their quality build. The takohiki style refers specifically to fish-slicing knives used by chefs in Japan's Kanto region - Tokyo specifically- such as this TSUKIJI MASAMOTO WHITE STEEL 1 TAKOHIKI 300MM (11.8") KASUMI Knife with its squared head design aimed at deftly scooping up slices of sashimi and arranging them on a plate without bruising or producing rough surfaces thanks largely due to one smooth pull slicing action enabled by its single bevelled sharpness. In conclusion: The TSUKIJI MASAMOTO WHITE STEEL 1 TAKOHIKI 300MM (11”) KASUMI Knife combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship techniques such as hand-forging high-carbon white steel while using charcoal fuel resulting in superior sharpness thanks largely due one smooth pull slicing action enabled by its single beveled sharpness making it an indispensable tool among sushi chefs when preparing sashimi dishes with clean cuts free from bruising or rough surfaces during plating arrangements."