Takemine Gyuto KnifeThe Gyuto knife is a versatile chef's knife perfect for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. This Takemine-brand Gyuto is in excellent condition, with only slight patina spots typical of high-carbon steel. This double-edged high-carbon steel knife offers outstanding 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 "竹峰" (Takemine).Length: 370mmBlade Length: 245mmBlade Width: 52mmBlade Thickness: 1-2mmWeight: 205gSHARPENED 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.)