Echigo Ittetsu Santoku KnifeThis is a santoku knife from Echigo Ittetsu. The santoku is a versatile all-purpose knife that comfortably handles meat, fish, and vegetables, and its shape is easy to use in the home kitchen. The spine is thicker near the heel and tapers thinner toward the tip. Some of the original kurouchi finish has thinned with maintenance, but overall the knife has been well stored and remains in good condition.The knife has a double-bevel Hagane (carbon steel) blade made with Aogami Yasuki steel, offering the keen sharpness characteristic of blue paper steel.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 carries engravings "越後一鉄" (Echigo Ittetsu) and "青紙鋼" (Aogami Steel).This Echigo Ittetsu santoku is ideal for users who want the cutting performance of Aogami steel in a compact, kitchen-friendly all-purpose blade.Length: 310mmBlade Length: 170mmBlade Width: 45mmBlade Thickness: 4mmWeight: 127gSHARPENED 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.