Sashimi Knife #61

This shashimi knife can be used for the traditional preparation of fish but also does a great job very thinly slicing fruit and vegetables.    Materials: Handle: chestnut or oak wood, shade-dried for years to achieve the correct weight, stability and water resistance Blade: made from the strong steel used for railroad tracks Dimensions: Blade 6.1" L x 1.25" W — About the brand: Anseong is a South Korean city known for its brass, stone, and iron implements, as well as a famous market of traditional craft and trade. The Shin Blacksmith was established there in 1845, today in the 5th generation of the family and the oldest blacksmith in Korea. At the age of 13, Master Shin In-Young began his apprenticeship and at 17 became a master, an unprecedented achievement even today. He produces there the best handmade knives and farming tools in the country. In 2016, Master Shin In-Young was named by the Gyeonggi Province as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure #60, recognizing his rare, trad