Yasuyuki Hon-Yaki Yanagiba KnifeThe Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for delicate sashimi slicing, and the fuguhiki variation is even thinner, ideal for creating precise and elegant cuts.This knife features a single bevel, forged from high-carbon Aogami (Blue Steel) in the hon-yaki (monosteel) style, offering exceptional sharpness and long-lasting performance. A beautifully maintained blade with very minimal signs of use—an excellent fuguhiki for serious sashimi work.It comes sharpened and ready to use. Please handle with care during unpacking. Price includes the sharpening service.It features the engravings "本焼" (Hon-Yaki), "康之" (Yasuyuki), and "青" (Blue Steel). A wooden saya (sheath) is included.This is a premium handcrafted blade perfect for those seeking unmatched cutting finesse. The Hon-Yaki construction and Blue Steel edge bring artisan-level performance to your kitchen.Length: 445mmBlade Length: 300mmBlade Width: 30mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 155gSHARPENED 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.)