That looks really nice
There were several more very special knives included in
@Reaper AL 's parcel, but none more special, in my opinion than this custom Santoku made for me by one of Al's very talented grandsons. A note from Al told me that the 7 1/2" blade is 5160 High Carbon Steel, with a handle of Walnut, African Blackwood, and White Paper Micarta. I hope Al doesn't mind me quoting from the rest of his note:
"He cut the blade himself.
He cut the handle and fitted it.
Hand sanded it.
"He wanted you to have it.
"He in 14 years old."
Pretty incredible

What a kind, generous, and talented lad

I'll treasure this knife for the rest of my life