{"product_id":"c4369","title":"Kikutake Yanagiba Knife, Sharpened, Water Buffalo Handle, Sashimi Knife, Yasuki Steel, 240mm","description":"Kikutake Yanagiba Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a yanagiba knife by Kikutake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe yanagiba is a traditional Japanese sashimi knife used with a long pulling cut for clean slices. This piece has a beautiful water buffalo handle. With a 240mm blade, it is a serious knife suitable not only for home use but also for professional work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife is single-beveled and made of hagane (carbon steel), offering excellent sharpness.\u003cbr\u003eIts longer blade is well suited to sashimi, sushi prep, and professional fish slicing where a smooth single-stroke cut is important.\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\u003eIt features the engravings \"菊武別打\" (Kikutake Custom Forged) and \"安来鋼\" (Yasuki Steel).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 380mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 240mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width: 30mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3-4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 117g\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":46182932742332,"sku":"c4369","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1005\/3052\/files\/c4369a.jpg?v=1775892284","url":"https:\/\/yoichiroknife.com\/products\/c4369","provider":"YoichiroKnife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}