Sakai Toji Masashige Bone-Slicing Knife by Sakai TōjiThe Bone-Slicing knife is a square-edged Japanese knife used for cutting meat along the bone.This double-edged high-carbon steel knife is suitable for both right- and left-handed users. This piece from the Sakai Tōji brand is of assured quality, and the engraving from Hattori Nutrition College suggests it was once used in an educational setting.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 "堺刀司" (Sakai Toji), "正重作" (Masashige), and "服部栄養専門学校" (Hattori Nutrition College).Length: 260mmBlade Length: 140mmBlade Width: 34mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 151gSHARPENED 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.)