Recommended for cleaning fish! Your cooking will go through a dramatic change. This is the Special Deba knife. It is made not only stainless steels and ceramics, but also Shiroko (white steel ). It is made of Japanese swords (Samurai Katana) technique for a long time, then it feature tough and sharpness. Deba is indispensable for cleaning fish. It is used to cut through hard bones and also to filet the fish. Thus, it is constructed with a thick spine while the tip is thin with an extremely sharp edge. The size depends on the length of the blade. ----- Brand: Tsukiji Aritsugu (made in Japan) Content: One knife, paper box, Saya case(sheath) and the Aritsugu's wrapping paper Type: Special Deba Use: Fish and chicken Edge angle: Single-edged Blade material: White steel #2 Bolster material: Black water buffalo-horn bolster Handle material: Magnolia Total length: Approx. 330 mm (12.99") Blade length: Approx. 180 mm (7.08") Blade width: Approx. 48 mm (1.88") Black thickness: Approx. 7 mm (0.27") Weight: Approx 300 g (10.58 oz) HRC (Hardness Rockwell C scale): 62+- Item number: AT019fs Since all products are uniquely crafted, minor variation in color and finish can occur. ----- *Care Instructions Wash well before first use Hand wash in warm soapy water Hone regularly Sharpen to get the best cut every time ----- *How about having your name engraved on the blade? It is a free service. You can choose your name or something else you would like written on your Japanese knife. You can have it done in English, Kanji or Katakana. The clients who ordered it were all very satisfied. Choosing to have your name engraved on a Japanese specialty knife would make it a quite unique. How about sending it as a wedding gift, birthday gift or when congratulating the opening of a new business? ----- *Aritsugu cutlery This is Aritsugu made of the best steel and by artisans with their high technique. It has been inherited technique making Japanese sword since 1560, and it is a top position as the knife maker in Japan even now. Their swords had very sharp edged, so they dedicated them to Japanese emperor. The steels are so sharpness and tough at the tip of a knife, but the stainless steels and ceramics aren't. When the chefs use Aritsugu, they can cut any ingredients to bring out the flavor and they also have their imaginations and widen their idea more. That is the reason why the first-class chefs around the world love Aritsugu. Of course, you can use it as a household kitchen knife. All our items are 100% authentic. ----- *Important for international customers If a buyer located in different countries, we inform buyers that additional duties and taxes (such as those charged at customs) may apply. This is to make it clear to buyers that they may be responsible for paying these additional fees. Please check your country tax fee. ----- *Shipping Free International Shipping Japan Post EMS (with registered, tracking number and insurance) ----- *Return Policy You may return or exchange items in their new or original condition within 30 days of purchase. We do not reimburse any return shipping costs. Please note that we may request. You to send pictures of damaged or defective merchandise. Thank you.