Echizen Yamada Tako-hiki KnifeThe Tako-hiki knife is a traditional Japanese knife used for slicing sashimi.This single-edged blade is made of hagane (carbon steel) and offers exceptional sharpness.It is a lightweight, thin knife that has been carefully maintained, making it suitable for slicing sashimi, block-cutting (saku-dori), and thin-slicing. The knife is easy to handle and perfect for delicate work.The knife has been sharpened, so it is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.It features the engraving "越前山田" (Echizen Yamada).Length: 455mmBlade Length: 310mmBlade Width: 23mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 115gSHARPENED by a Japanese Sharpener. Razor sharp. The sharpener is in Kyoto, the traditional city in Japan as you know. You can use without maintenance. You don't need to pay maintenance costs after receiving. If any, please feel free to ask, English available.- SHIPPING NOTE from Japan・A PHONE NUMBER REQUIRED・I cannot ship to P.O. Box.・Some area of countries will be applied a remote area fee (25 USD or more, the most of US and West Europe is okay.)