Syoudai Masayoshi Kama Usuba Knife The Kama Usuba knife is a single-bevel Japanese knife designed primarily for intricate vegetable work and peeling tasks. Made of hagane (carbon steel), it delivers excellent sharpness. The knife has been sharpened and is ready for immediate use upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee. It features the engravings "尚台正吉" (Syoudai Masayoshi) and "上" (Jou).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 155mmBlade Width: 38mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 110gSHARPENED 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.)