Minamoto Izumimasa Yanagiba KnifeThe Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for slicing sashimi with a long blade in a single pulling motion.This knife is single-beveled carbon steel, offering excellent sharpness.A premium-looking long Yanagiba from the Minamoto Izumimasa brand with an octagonal water buffalo handle. Some storage patina is present, but it should fade with use and sharpening. It shows minimal signs of use and is in very good condition.Professionally sharpened and ready to use. Sharpening service is included in the price. Please handle with care when unpacking.Engraving: 登録 (Registered), 源泉正 (Minamoto Izumimasa)Length: 450mmBlade Length: 300mmBlade Width: 34mmBlade Thickness: 3-4mmWeight: 226gSHARPENED 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.