Yahiko Betsusaku Santoku Knife The Santoku knife is a versatile all-purpose knife, suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. This double-beveled knife is made using Hon-Warikomi (3-layered) construction, featuring hand-forged Aogami steel (blue steel), known for its exceptional 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 engravings "弥彦別作" (Yahiko Betsusaku) and "手打秘造青鋼" (Hand-Forged Aogami Steel).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 170mmBlade Width: 46mmBlade Thickness: 1-2mmWeight: 135gSHARPENED 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.)