Aritsugu Tsuke-Bocho KnifeThe Tsuke-Bocho is a specialty knife used in decorative food preparation, especially for shaping or presenting items like kamaboko (fish cakes). It has a unique blade-less design used more for shaping than cutting.This high-carbon steel knife features a water buffalo horn handle and is in excellent, unused condition.It features engravings "登録" (Registered) and "有次" (Aritsugu).An extremely rare and refined tool from one of Kyoto’s most respected knife makers—ideal for traditional Japanese presentation techniques.Length: 465mmBlade Length: 320mmBlade Width: 32mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 171gSHARPENED 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.)