Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western HandleThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. Crafted by fourth generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this double bevel nakiri measures 165mm in edge length with a 51. 5mm heel height and weighs 167g. The flat edge profile

Handle Design: Colored Ox Bone Western Handle

Total Length 369 mm /

9mm near the tip

that will fit

Weight: 192 g

165 mm 180 mm Weight 319 g 346 g Total Length 315 mm 329 mm Tip to Heel Length 167 mm 179 mm Blade Height at Heel 50 mm 55 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 7

I have always resisted of bringing in that line because I just cannot tolerate myself selling the stock handle (plastic ferrule version)

2mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1

411 mm  Tip to Heel Length

2 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

high edge retention and impact resistance

4 mm  Steel