Kyusakichi Nakiri KnifeA double-bevel Nakiri optimized for straight vegetable cuts, finished in an attractive kurouchi style.Hagane high-carbon steel for keen performance.Comes with a clear blade cover; minor finishing marks from sharpening may be present. Professionally sharpened; ready to use. Please open carefully. Sharpening fee included.Engraved “特製” (Special); handle branded “九佐吉” (Kyusakichi); lettering is also present on the blade cover.A crisp-cutting vegetable specialist with classic black-forged character.Length: 310mmBlade Length: 165mmBlade Width: 56mmBlade Thickness: 2-3mmWeight: 144gSHARPENED 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.