Masamoto Yanagiba Knife (9-Sun)The Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese sashimi knife, designed for long, clean pulls when slicing raw fish. This 9-sun (approx. 270mm) yanagiba is forged from high-carbon steel and remains in excellent working condition. Widely favored by professional sushi chefs, it is part of the Masamoto brand’s respected lineup.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), "正本" (Masamoto), "A", "秀" (Shu), and "秀正" (Shusei) on the handle end.A professional-grade sashimi knife, this Masamoto yanagiba is a trusted tool in sushi restaurants worldwide.Length: 415mmBlade Length: 270mmBlade Width: 30mmBlade Thickness: 4mmWeight: 156gSHARPENED 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 may be required for delivery・Delivery to P.O. Box is not available in some countries・Some remote areas may incur an additional fee (usually $25 or more)Please note that your payment to our shop covers the item price + shipping cost only.Import taxes (such as VAT or sales tax) may apply upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations.