Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15108L 18cm

This is a left-handed Deba knife.  The knife's 180 mm forge-welded blade is composed of carbon steel Shirogami #2.  Magnolia wood is used to make the oval-shaped handle.   Because carbon steel is prone to rust, it needs to be maintained clean and dry at all times to prevent oxidation and discolouration.  Wash your hands with warm water, then pat dry.  In the Japanese city of Echizen, ittetsu knives are produced by hand.