This is a used 8" high carbon stainless steel kitchen knife that was used aboard a yacht that has now been sold. There are some scratches on the handle which is of a very hard rubber/plastic compound and feels good in your hand if you have small to average-sized hands. It is well balanced and dishwasher safe. As you can see it is a full tang triple riveted knife and has just been professional sharpened and micro honed. You will not be disappointed for general kitchen cutting, slicing and dicing. WARNING: this knife is super sharp... I just shot a picture of this knife which I used tonight (10/22/2022) to thin slice some London Broil. It really is amazingly sharpe if you appreciate such things.