Sakai Sadamine Yanagiba KnifeThis is a Yanagiba knife, perfect for slicing sashimi. The blade has some typical high-carbon darkening, but the edge remains beautifully silver. A compact, nimble knife ideal for beginners or home use, and could also serve as a long petty knife.This is a single-bevel high-carbon steel knife, prized for its sharpness.It has been sharpened and is ready to use upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.It features the engraving "堺貞峰" (Sakai Sadamine).Its size and versatility make it a great introduction to Yanagiba knives.Length: 310mmBlade Length: 180mmBlade Width: 31mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 111gSHARPENED 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.)