Master Craftsman of Modern Times, Shinji Fujishita Made by Shinji Fujishita The Japanese government named Shinji a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" in 2008. Unfortunately, he passed away, so this is a very precious knife he ever made. His skill in making knives is different from others. It maintains a great balance and cuts well. The blade is super sharp, although it is very thin. This is the main characteristic of all his knives! Brand new, unused, with box Nakiri (Vegetable Knife), West-style, blade length approx. 180mm, total length approx. 330mm, weight approx. 150g, hammered finish, walnut bolster handle (water-resistant and highly durable) Material: Shiro-ni-ko (White Paper No. 2 Steel) - White Paper No. 2 steel is a standard steel for Japanese knives. This steel is highly pure, with impurities removed, and is characterized by its sharp cutting ability. It is also easy to sharpen and offers high cost performance! This is a handmade forged knife by Shinji Fujishita, who was also selected as a Master Craftsman of Modern Times. A top-quality cooking knife. He has passed away, and it is now a rare and highly valuable item that is no longer available. Made by Mr. Fujishita, who is well-versed in White Paper Steel, it has a razor-sharp cutting edge. His excellent technique is not only about the outstanding sharpness but also the superb balance in the finish. He is famous for his soba-cutting knives, but his household knives are also of excellent quality. The blades are finished very thinly, yet they are incredibly sharp, which is a common feature of all his works. Although it looks large at 180mm, it is lightweight, and the thin, sharp blade makes it a very user-friendly knife. This was found while decluttering the warehouse of my family's hardware store, which has closed down. We used to handle authentic cutlery. Knives made by Japanese craftsmen are wonderful! If you are looking for a genuine knife, take this opportunity! Price not negotiable! #Hand-forged knife #Forged knife #Nakiri knife #Shinji Fujishita #Shiro-ni-ko #Santoku knife