If you purchase without a comment, we will send you something similar to the reference images. We will send you a black ebony-patterned handle with a blade length of 39-45 cm (1.3-1.5 shaku). Made using the same methods as Japanese swords, this knife can be enjoyed as a work of art, with elements to appreciate such as the forging pattern and the temper line when sharpened. Artistically polished. It has undergone the processes of wiping, edge removal, and narume, which are the standard sword polishing techniques, and has been polished for artistic appreciation. Suitable for uses such as tuna dismantling knives, oni-sori (demon-curved) knives, nukitsuke (drawing) knives, and tako-biki (octopus-slicing) knives. It's also interesting for practicing sharpening or as a hobby. Also for practicing sword polishing. The images are reference items and are knives made of tamahagane (jewel steel). The straight temper line with a mixed notching pattern and the mokume-hada (wood grain pattern) of the steel are interesting to look at, and forging cracks can often be seen, which I think adds to the character. 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 30-33 cm (1-1.1 shaku) long, designed for fugu-biki (pufferfish-slicing) knives, and are fitted with a grip and length that are easy to use and have a good center of gravity, as used by chefs of Japanese cuisine. We have handles in stock, so please specify your preference. This is a double-edged tuna knife. Since it is an ago (jaw) and not a tang, it is strictly a tuna knife or sashimi knife, and is treated as a sharp instrument rather than a sword, so it does not violate the Sword and Firearms Control Law, and registration is not required as it is a kitchen knife. Also suitable for Shinto rituals such as hocho-shiki (knife ceremony). Also for display and exhibition. The item in the photo is Total length: Approximately 50 cm, 46 cm without the scabbard Blade length: Approximately 42 cm (1.4 shaku) Search words Kenjutsu (sword techniques) Kendo (Japanese fencing) Iaido (sword drawing) Iaito (sword for Iaido practice) Sword polishing Sword fittings Sword smith Polisher Shinken (real sword) Knife Knife making Survival knife Hana-nata (flower knife) Kado (flower arrangement) Kado (flower arrangement) Zanketsu (remnants) Knife Cooking Tuna Tuna Tuna dismantling show Tuna dismantling show Sashimi knife Sashimi Sushi Sushi chef Itamae (chef) Japanese kitchen knife Yanagiba (sashimi knife) Deba (kitchen knife) Kiritsuke (kitchen knife) Tako-biki (octopus-slicing knife) Usuha (vegetable knife) Hon-yaki (fully hardened) Hon-yaki (fully hardened) Konohi (knife brand) Tuna knife Tuna knife Gendai-to (modern sword)