This item is made to order, so please comment before purchasing. The process involves specifying dimensions, shape, handle material, and other options, followed by production and delivery. If you purchase without commenting, we will send you an item similar to the reference image. We will send you a 13-15 inch long knife with an ebony handle. Made using the same methods as Japanese swords, when sharpened, it can be enjoyed as a work of art, with features like forged grain and temper lines. Damascus finish. The polishing from the inside to the blade's luster is the same as regular sword polishing, so the base polishing is the same, but it's a Damascus finish. The grain and temper lines are very prominent. Suitable for uses such as tuna dismantling knives, "oni-sori" (demon-curved) knives, "nuki-tsuke" (quick-draw) knives, and "tako-biki" (octopus-slicing) knives. It's also interesting for sharpening practice or as a hobby. Also good for practicing sword polishing. The image is a reference item, a tamahagane (high-quality steel) knife with a Damascus finish. It has a straight blade with a "gunome-midare" (irregular wave) temper line, and the steel has a "mokume-hada" (wood grain) pattern, which is interesting to look at. You may see forging cracks, but that's part of the charm. The handles are made of Japanese oak and imported precious wood. Silver rings, water buffalo horn, and African bison horn are inlaid. The handles are 10-11 inches long, for fugu (pufferfish) slicing knives. They are made with the grip, length, and center of gravity that are easy to use, as determined by a Japanese chef. We have handles in stock, so please specify your preference. This is a double-edged tuna knife. It's an "ago" (jaw) style, not a "koku" (tang) style, so it's strictly a tuna knife or sashimi knife. It is treated as a cutting tool, not a sword, and does not violate the Firearms and Swords Control Law. It's a kitchen knife, so registration is not required. Suitable for knife ceremonies, such as "hocho-shiki" (knife ceremony). Also suitable for display and exhibition. The knife in the photo is: Total length: approx. 50cm, 46cm without the scabbard Blade length: approx. 42cm (1 shaku 4 sun) Search words: Kenjutsu (swordsmanship) Kendo (Japanese fencing) Iaido (sword drawing) Iaito (practice sword) Sword polishing Sword fittings Sword smith Polisher Shinken (real sword) Knife Knife making Survival knife Hana-nata (flower knife) Kado (flower arranging) Kado (flower arranging) Zanketsu (remnants) Knife Cooking Maguro (tuna) Maguro (tuna) Maguro kaitai show (tuna dismantling show) Maguro kaitai show (tuna dismantling show) Sashimi knife Sashimi (sliced raw fish) Sushi Sushi chef Itamae (chef) Wa-bocho (Japanese knife) Yanagiba (sashimi knife) Deba (kitchen knife) Kiritsuke (kitchen knife) Tako-biki (octopus slicing knife) Usuha (vegetable knife) Hon-yaki (true-forged) Hon-yaki (true-forged) Konohi (knife brand) Maguro bocho (tuna knife) Maguro bocho (tuna knife) Gendai-to (modern sword)