This is a set of two Japanese kitchen knives. 1. Noodle-cutting knife (right) This is a knife specifically designed for cutting noodle dough such as udon and soba. The noodle-cutting knife is characterized by its long blade that extends all the way to the handle. The blade is made of special steel, which is steel with added special elements to improve wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It retains the sharpness of a steel knife while being less prone to rust compared to regular steel. (However, it may rust compared to stainless steel.)The engraved characters on the blade mean 'Cooking in my own style.' Dimensions: 25.5×9×2 cm Blade Length: 23.8 cm Weight: 247 g Made in Japan Handle Material: Natural wood 2. "Noshu Masamune 濃州正宗" Paring Knife (left) Crafted in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, the most renowned town for cutlery in Japan, these knives are made by Noshu Masamune 濃州正宗. Known for their sharpness resembling Japanese swords, these knives by Noshu Masamune 濃州正宗 are expertly honed by skilled craftsmen to a mere 0.1mm. They enhance the umami of ingredients, resulting in delicious dishes. The set includes the original box. The blade is made of stainless steel. Dimensions: 23.5×3×1.7 cm Blade Length: 12 cm Weight: 47 g Made in Japan Handle Material: Resin NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or Fedex, depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.