Sakai Kanehisa Santoku KnifeThe Santoku knife is a versatile, all-purpose kitchen knife, ideal for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.It features a hon-warikomi (3-layered) construction, making it sharp and relatively easy to maintain. This is a double-edged blade.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 engravings "堺兼久" (Sakai Kanehisa) and other markings.Length: 285mmBlade Length: 165mmBlade Width: 46mmBlade Thickness: 2mmWeight: 134gSHARPENED 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.)