This plane can be used for a wide range of cutting

Blade Material of Hatchet: Shirogami Carbon steel

but it is a “proof that the craftsman carefully forge-welded at low temperatures” to enhance the knife’s hardness

Whole Length 305mm(12in)

making it an ideal material for bullion

Santoku 145mm HSS R2 Stainless Steel Damascus with Furoshiki Stainless and Nickel This plane can be usedSantoku 145mm HSS R2 Stainless Steel Damascus with Furoshiki Size: Total length approx. 175mm Blade length: 145mm, width: 42mm (base), thickness: 2mm Handle length: 120mm, width: 28mm, thickness: 15mm Weight: Approx. 115g Blade shape: Damascus pattern, double edged Blade material: Cutting edge: Powdered high speed steel R2 Base metal: Soft stainless steel Pattern: Red plywood Nakako: Half middle child Features: This is a recommended medium Santoku