Hiroaki Yanagiba KnifeThe Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese sashimi knife with a long, single-beveled blade ideal for precision slicing.This high-carbon steel knife features a shorter blade, perfect for home sashimi preparation.It 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 "東京" (Tokyo) and "宏明" (Hiroaki).Compact yet capable, this Hiroaki Yanagiba offers high performance for precise sashimi cuts at home.Length: 305mmBlade Length: 175mmBlade Width: 26mmBlade Thickness: 3mmWeight: 81gSHARPENED 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.)