Shodai Masayoshi Kama-Usuba KnifeThe Kama-Usuba is a specialized Japanese vegetable knife, ideal for katsuramuki (rotary peeling) and other precise vegetable cuts. This particular knife is made from high-carbon steel, featuring a beautiful and pristine water buffalo horn handle, which appears to have been recently replaced.This knife is single-beveled and crafted from high-carbon steel, ensuring exceptional 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.It features engravings and logos of "尚台正吉" (Shodai Masayoshi).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 170mmBlade Width: 39mmBlade Thickness: 4mmWeight: 134gSHARPENED 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.)