Sakai Sadamune Yanagiba KnifeThis is a yanagiba knife by Sakai Sadamune.The yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for slicing sashimi with a long, single pulling motion. The logo below the Sakai registration engraving matches the one on the Sakai Sadamune deba that arrived at the same time, so this can be confidently identified as a Sakai Sadamune knife with a water buffalo handle and Sakura seal sticker.This knife is single-beveled and made of hagane (carbon steel), offering excellent sharpness.A traditional sashimi knife well suited to sushi and sashimi preparation, with the kind of long, clean cutting action valued by sushi chefs and sushi restaurants.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 the engravings and logo "堺登録" (Sakai Registered) and "別打" (Custom Forged). The Sakura seal sticker also remains.Length: 380mmBlade Length: 240mmBlade Width: 29mmBlade Thickness: 3-4mmWeight: 116gSHARPENED 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.