Minamoto Michisaku Deba KnifeThe Deba knife is a traditional Japanese fish-processing knife with a thick and sturdy blade. This Minamoto Michisaku-brand Deba has been well-maintained, with a nearly straight-edged profile. The handle has a slight indentation where the thumb rests, which may have been intentionally designed for better grip. This single-edged high-carbon steel knife (Yasuki Hagane) provides excellent 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 "源道作" (Minamoto Michisaku) and "安来鋼" (Yasuki Hagane).Length: 285mmBlade Length: 150mmBlade Width: 46mmBlade Thickness: 8mmWeight: 220gSHARPENED 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.)