Bunmei knives are authentic Japanese kitchen knives made in stainless steel. Wood and traditional Japanese handle with chestnut shape conforming very well to the hand. Typical Japanese professional kitchen knives with wood handle. This Sashimi Yanagi knife has the blade with cutting-edge on one side and is more fit to cut and slice fish, in particular sushi. Manufactured by YOSHIKIN in Japan - the same company producing GLOBAL knives.