Item Description Japanese Kitchen Knife Type of knife: Deba Size (longest part): 30 × 4.5 cm Blade length: 16.5 cm Weight: 351 g Japanese kitchen knives are characterized by their sharp cutting edge and durability, achieved through the application of Japanese sword-making techniques. Their quality is highly regarded worldwide. The oldest surviving Japanese kitchen knife dates from the Nara period and is preserved at the Shōsōin repository in Nara. As knives were consumable items that were used and sharpened over time, very few old examples survive; however, it is believed that they existed even before the Nara period. These ancient knives resembled Japanese swords in shape and are notable for having very long handles. It is said that knives closely resembling the modern Deba, Yanagiba, and Nakiri were perfected during the mid- to late Edo period. The Edo period was an era of social stability during which Japanese culture flourished greatly. Alongside this, a wide variety of food cultures blossomed, and the tools suited to each style of cooking developed in turn. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.