Because the blade is forged at the lowest temperature possible

Handle length 102mm

Blade length: 110mm

Blade Length: 70mm (2

which are traces of coal fire at the time of manufacture

Misono Gyuto Knife (Japanese Chef's Knife) EU Carbon Steel, 180mm Double-Edged Because the blade is forgedMisono Gyuto Knife (Japanese Chef's Knife) EU Carbon Steel, 180mm Size: Total length approx. 300mm Blade length approx. 180mm Blade width approx. 40mm Blade thickness approx. 2mm Handle length approx. 105mm Width approx. 25mm Thickness approx. 16mm Weight: Approx. 145g Material: Blade: EU carbon steel Base metal: Soft stainless steel Handle: Black plywood Ferrule: Common ferrule Blade shape: Double edged Core: Full length Manufacturing: Made in Japan