Kunishige Tatami KnifeThe Tatami knife is a specialized single-edged Japanese knife known for its sharpness. It has traditionally been used to trim excess rush from the edges of tatami mats, but it is also suitable for harvesting and other specialized tasks.Crafted from carbon steel, this knife offers exceptional sharpness.The knife has been sharpened and is ready to use upon arrival. Please handle it with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.This knife features the engravings "天六" (Tenroku) and "國重" (Kunishige). The handle also has a branded mark.Length: 250mmBlade Length: 130mmBlade Width: 64mmBlade Thickness: 2mmWeight: 117gSHARPENED 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.)