Aritsugu(有次)Yanagiba KnifeThe Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for clean, single-stroke sashimi slicing. This 185mm blade is slightly shorter than average, making it ideal for home use and easy handling. The knife appears unused or nearly unused, though minor marks or sharpening lines may be present.Made from single-beveled high-carbon steel, it offers delicate and precise 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 "登録" (Registered), "有次" (Aritsugu), and "角" (Kado).A beautifully balanced and compact sashimi knife from a historic Kyoto maker, perfect for elegant plating at home.Length: 310mmBlade Length: 185mmBlade Width: 28mmBlade Thickness: 3-4mmWeight: 95gSHARPENED 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.)