Kikuichimonji Yanagiba KnifeThe Yanagiba is a Japanese knife specialized for slicing sashimi cleanly and precisely. This item appears to have been stored with minimal use and shows very little patina on the high-carbon steel blade.This is a single-bevel knife made from high-carbon steel, known for its 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 the engraving "菊一文字別作" (Kikuichimonji Bessaku) and a branded burn mark on the handle.A sought-after name in traditional Japanese cutlery, perfect for collectors or those seeking authenticity and precision.Length: 340mmBlade Length: 205mmBlade Width: 26mmBlade Thickness: 3-4mmWeight: 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.)