Super Old stock Minamoto knives , about 50 years plus
Mono steel Carbon knives
Minamoto no Masakane was the older company that have made western knives in Japan with Japanese steel
First knives they made was about 180 years ago and was inspired by French chef knives
I do not know exactly what steel they are made of but by my estimate they about 60 HRC
Sharpens very well and Get super sharp
Made in Kanagawa Ken near Tokyo
Steel: Unknown (carbon can rust)
Handle: rosewood
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 125mm
Handle Width- 25mm
Hell to Tip Length- 235mm
Blade Height at Heel- 70mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 4 mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 3mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip-1mm
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.