Minamoto Masamichi Deba KnifeThe Deba knife is a traditional Japanese knife designed for filleting fish, featuring a thick and sturdy blade.This knife is single-beveled and made of high-carbon steel, ensuring exceptional sharpness.This is a high-quality Deba knife made from Yasugi steel with Aogami (Blue Paper Steel), offering superior edge retention and cutting performance.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 "源正道" (Minamoto Masamichi), "本鍛錬" (Hon-Tanren, Fully Forged), and "青鋼" (Blue Steel).Length: 290mmBlade Length: 150mmBlade Width: 47mmBlade Thickness: 7mmWeight: 219gSHARPENED 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.)