KIYA Santoku KnifeThe Santoku knife is a double-edged, versatile Japanese knife suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables.Made from high-carbon steel, it offers excellent sharpness and durability.The blade has been finished with a nearly straight edge based on its original sharpening.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 "日本橋" (Nihonbashi) and "木屋" (KIYA).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 170mmBlade Width: 41mmBlade Thickness: 2mmWeight: 145gSHARPENED 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.)