This item was purchased at Kamaasa Shoten in Kappabashi, Asakusa, Tokyo. It is a new, unused item. ■Features Made in the Tsubame-Sanjo region of Niigata Prefecture, a city known for metalworking craftsmen. The serrated blade does not clog. The back of the serrated blade can be used to remove innards and blood clots. Scale remover that does not damage the flesh. The pointed tip allows for clean removal of scales in small areas. ■Size Blade tip x Outer width x Total length 60 x 35 x 215cm ■Material 18-0 stainless steel, natural wood handle stainless steel serrated blade shape scale remover fish scaler fish preparation fishing