We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- 司 TSUKASA Tosa cutlery has a history of 400 years. The manufacturing method for Tosa cutlery has been inherited from the secret free forging method, which was born from Japanese sword making techniques. Forging is the process of heating a metal material to an appropriate high temperature and applying force between the upper and lower anvils using a press or hammer. There is no fixed "mold", so everything is shaped through experience. It takes many years to become a full-fledged craftsman. In May 1998, it was designated as a traditional craft production area by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. 31cm Total 467g (S0996)