Sakai Kikuoh Usuba KnifeThe Usuba knife is a traditional Japanese knife used for cutting vegetables.This single-edged blade is made of hagane (carbon steel), ensuring superior sharpness.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 "堺菊王" (Sakai Kikuoh).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 155mmBlade Width: 41mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 141gSHARPENED 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.)