Sakai Takeaki Yanagiba Knife 210mmThis is a Yanagiba knife by Sakai Takeaki. Yanagiba knives are Japanese knives used to create beautiful, smooth cross-sections when slicing sashimi in a single pulling stroke. This piece appears to have been stored with relatively little use; the handle still has its original sticker, indicating careful storage.The blade is single-bevel Hagane (carbon steel), providing a very sharp cutting edge.The knife has been sharpened and is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please take care when opening the package. The listed price already includes the sharpening service.It bears the “堺武昭” (Sakai Takeaki) engraving and also has a Sakai cutlery sticker. This Yanagiba is well suited for home sushi and sashimi preparation as well as for professional sushi chefs seeking a manageable 210mm length.The Sakai-made single-bevel blade offers refined control when portioning sashimi slices and nigiri toppings.Length: 340mmBlade Length: 210mmBlade Width: 29mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 101gSHARPENED 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.