※ Price reduced by 300 yen (4,500 yen → 4,200 yen). ※ This price will be maintained for a while. Brand new, unused item. This is a traditional craft knife designated by Nagasaki Prefecture. Excellent sharpness. Difficult to chip. This versatile knife can be used for meat, vegetables, fish, etc., and is easy to handle, making it popular for home use. Each one is forged with care by a craftsman with over 40 years of experience. Blade length: 16 cm Total length: 29 cm Handle length: 13 cm Weight: 110 grams Material: White paper steel, Hon-wari (genuine split) = Numbers are approximate The history of the Kayaki knife dates back to the Edo period. A disciple of the swordsmith, Samanosuke Naotane Yoshida, utilized the water and Yakiba-tsuchi (soil essential for quenching) of Kayaki in southern Nagasaki City, which is suitable for quenching blades, to create high-quality blades unlike any other. After the opening of Nagasaki port, it is said that the techniques of Nanban blades, which were transmitted from Dejima, were also incorporated, adding "sharpness" and "toughness." Through the diligent research of many craftsmen, it has been passed down to the present day.