Sakai Masamoto Yanagiba Knife – Buffalo HandleThe Yanagiba is a Japanese knife specialized for slicing sashimi with precision. This high-carbon steel blade features a water buffalo horn handle and is in excellent condition despite some storage time.This knife is single-edged and made from high-carbon steel, offering a razor-sharp edge.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 the engraving "堺正元作" (Sakai Masamoto). The handle is branded with "堺正元" (Sakai Masamoto) and "神戸中央市場" (Kobe Central Market).An elegant sashimi knife with a traditional buffalo horn handle—ideal for professionals and collectors alike.Length: 380mmBlade Length: 240mmBlade Width: 27mmBlade Thickness: 4mmWeight: 135gSHARPENED 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.)