Total length 30.5cm, blade 16.5cm, weight approx. 250g, thickness approx. 9mm ★Free Shipping ★Please refer to the photos for the condition. ★The type of kitchen knife is unknown (please check the photos). ■Everything in the image is included. There are no other accessories. ■Please understand and agree to the above before purchasing. Thank you for viewing. "Shimenobu" is a brand of traditional blacksmiths that has been around since the Edo period, and is particularly known for its kitchen knives and blades made of Yasuki steel. The specific features and details are as follows: 1. What is "Shimenobu" (History of Blacksmiths) History: A traditional brand that has been around since the Edo period, and has a history of being highly regarded, especially among craftsmen in Tokyo and the Kanto region. Features: Blades are "hon-tanzo" (hand-forged) by craftsmen one by one. Uses: In addition to kitchen knives, they also handle precision blades such as carving knives and small knives. 2. About Yasuki Steel Quality: The highest quality blade steel manufactured at the Proterial (formerly Hitachi Metals) factory in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture. Types: "Shimenobu" products generally use "shirogami" (white paper), which is sharp and easy to sharpen, and "aogami" (blue paper), which is highly durable. Features: Extremely low in impurities and very hard, so the sharp sharpness lasts for a long time. 3. Features of Shimenobu Kitchen Knives Sharpness: Extremely sharp and can cut food fibers without crushing them. Ease of Sharpening: Yasuki steel, which has been hardened by skilled craftsmen, is easier to resharpen than general stainless steel kitchen knives and can be used for many years. Availability: Often handled by traditional long-established cutlery stores and wholesalers of specific blacksmiths, and is considered to be of high rarity value. Currently, Shimenobu kitchen knives are very popular among chefs and home users who want to use them as lifetime tools while taking care of them. Thank you for viewing.