Sugimoto Yanagiba KnifeThis is a Yanagiba knife from Sugimoto. Yanagiba knives are used for slicing sashimi, with long, thin blades that create clean, glossy cut surfaces. This piece is a clean Yanagiba with minimal signs of use and little visible Hagane darkening. At 8-sun (around 240 mm), it is easy to handle in the home kitchen while still delivering a professional sashimi experience.The knife has a single-bevel Hagane (carbon steel) blade, ideal for sashimi with sharp, precise performance.It 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 bears the engraving "杉本" (Sugimoto).This Sugimoto Yanagiba is well suited to preparing sashimi and sushi at home or in a sushi restaurant, giving sushi chefs a traditional single-bevel tool for clean, one-stroke slicing.Length: 385mmBlade Length: 240mmBlade Width: 32mmBlade Thickness: 4mmWeight: 146gSHARPENED 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.