This high-performance Deba knife is made in Japan by the bladesmiths of Seki City. They have been making some of the world's finest cutlery for more than 700 years. The blade is hand-hammered, shaped, tempered, and cooled. After the blacksmith has completed his/her work, a dedicated edge crafter puts on each edge by hand using a combination of wheels and stones. The result is precision cutting and incredible sharpness.