Blades from Sakai, the home of cutlery Made by Yamawaki Hamono Seisakusho Gouemon Yoshimitsu Jousaku Series Genuine Sakai-forged blade This is a steel forged sashimi knife. New, unused. Blade length: 270mm (9 sun) High-quality white steel No. 2 with few impurities and forged iron are carefully combined using the traditional Sakai forging method. The metal structure becomes dense and uniform, resulting in high-hardness steel. The blade has been sharpened, including back-grinding, with a professional, sharp edge. Excellent sharpness! The machi (heel) is also beautifully polished. Gentle on the fingers. This sashimi knife is made with attention to detail. Recommended for professionals. Offered at a low price with free shipping. No price reduction is possible. Thank you. Sakai blade, white steel No. 2, high-grade kasumi finish, back-grinding, machi polishing Water buffalo horn handle, yanagiba knife, for professional use, excellent sharpness Yamawaki Hamono Seisakusho