Chuzo Nakiri KnifeThe Nakiri knife, specialized for cutting vegetables, features a thin single-edged blade for precise and delicate cuts. This knife is made of high-carbon steel (Japanese steel), providing exceptional sharpness.There are minor discolorations from age, but the blade edge retains a bright silver finish, ensuring functionality and sharpness. The knife has been professionally sharpened and is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.It features engravings "登録" (Registered), "忠蔵作" (Chuzo), and "日本鋼" (Japanese Steel).Length: 310mmBlade Length: 165mmBlade Width: 51mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 155gSHARPENED 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.)