Kikuhide Deba KnifeThe Deba knife is a traditional Japanese single-edged knife, ideal for filleting fish.Made of hagane (carbon steel), this thick, durable blade offers excellent 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.Though there are some minor storage marks, it remains in excellent condition.It features the engraving "菊秀" (Kikuhide).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 155mmBlade Width: 49mmBlade Thickness: 8-9mmWeight: 235gSHARPENED 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.)