{"product_id":"c4310","title":"Sakai Masazumi Yanagiba Knife, Sharpened, Sashimi Knife, Faded Engraving, 205mm","description":"Sakai Masazumi Yanagiba Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a yanagiba knife by Sakai Masazumi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife designed for slicing sashimi with a long, single pulling motion. Darkening typical of hagane steel has developed during storage, but the sharpened edge remains clean and silver. The engraving and handle brand mark have become faint. Because it is reasonably priced, it may be a good option for someone who wants to try a hagane yanagiba.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife is single-beveled and made of hagane (carbon steel), offering excellent sharpness.\u003cbr\u003eA good entry point into traditional sashimi knives, suitable for home sushi and sashimi practice as well as general fish slicing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife has been sharpened, so it is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it has become very faint through maintenance, it still bears the engraving \"堺正澄\" (Sakai Masazumi). The handle also bears a branded mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 340mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 205mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width: 28mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 107g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHARPENED 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- SHIPPING NOTE from Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・A PHONE NUMBER may be required for delivery\u003cbr\u003e・Delivery to P.O. Box is not available in some countries\u003cbr\u003e・Some remote areas may incur an additional fee (usually $25 or more)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that your payment to our shop covers the item price + shipping cost only.\u003cbr\u003eImport taxes (such as VAT or sales tax) may apply upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46236439380156,"sku":"c4310","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1005\/3052\/files\/c4310a.jpg?v=1777114783","url":"https:\/\/yoichiroknife.com\/products\/c4310","provider":"YoichiroKnife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}