Sakai Takayuki/VG-10 33 Layers Hammered Damascus Stain Resistant Steel Paring Knife 80 mm/3.1",manufactured by one of the most famous workshop, Aoki Hamono Co.,Ltd. in Sakai/Osaka prefecture, Japan.We have direct transactions with them and ship out from Sakai City,Osaka/Japan. This professional Knife model is made of VG-10 Stain Resistant Steel at the core of the blade, squeezed into 33 Layers Damascus Steel with Spanish Mahogany Wood Handle(with Bolster). Beautiful Damascus pattern & Hammered Finish!!!.