KIYA Takohiki Knife by Izutsuki KIYAThe Takohiki knife is a traditional Japanese knife used for beautifully slicing sashimi. Its blunt tip design ensures safety in handling.This single-edged, high-carbon steel knife boasts the superior sharpness characteristic of the KIYA brand. With a blade length of 215mm, this knife is manageable for home use, ideal for preparing sashimi from whole fillets.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 "木屋" (KIYA) and the Izutsuki KIYA logo.Length: 340mmBlade Length: 215mmBlade Width: 21mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 87gSHARPENED 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.)