This knife has never been used.  "This product has been in storage and shows some signs of wear, including marks and patina that adds character."

 The usuba (薄刃包丁)is a traditional Japanese style knife mainly used for cutting vegetables. Pretty much most of them are single bevel edge. The knife would break down the cell walls of vegetables,giving ingredients to not discolour and decrease in flavor . Also kept the vegetables fresh a lot longer which every kitchen should have one. 

This knife is for right handed handle.  

Made in Japan