Deba Knife is ideal for cutting through bones and toughened portions on medium sized fish, meats, poultry and vegetables. * Molybdenum Rust-Resistant Steel Blade * Razor Sharp Edge  * Blade Length: 6-1/4 in * Overall Length: 11-1/2 in * Wooden handle offers maximum comfort & control  * Plastic Bolster  * Easy to sharpen  * Made in Japan  How to Sharpen: >Sharpening on a whetstone  >Dampen whetstone.  >Sharpen on whetstone on flat surfaces only Usage & Care:  * Wash Knife with dishwashing liquid before use. * always dry blade thoroughly after washing. * Do not use scrub brushes or abrasive cleansers Types of Knives: * Santoku -- All purpose: For Vegetable, Fish, Meat * Nakiri -- Chopping: For Vegetable * Gyutou -- Multipurpose kitchen Knife. for Cutting vegetable, fish, or Meat * Deba -- Hard Foods: Fish bones, Meats * Sashimi -- Slicing: Slicing raw fish