Japanese sashimi bocho (???? literally raw fish knife) to prepare sashimi, sliced raw fish and seafood. This specialty knife has a long and very thin blade that is optimized for slicing fish into sashimi-sized slices. It has a natural light colour wooden handle with a plastic bolster that offers maximum comfort & control. Made in Japan by Sekiryu. Use only a Japanese whetstone to resharpen edge. Usage & Care: Wash knife with mild soap before or after use. Dry blade thoroughly after washing. Types of Knives: * Santoku -- All purpose: For Vegetable, Fish, Meat * Nakiri -- Chopping: For Vegetable * Gyutou -- Multipurpose kitchen Knife. for Cutting vegetable, fish, or Meat * Deba -- Hard Foods: Fish bones, Meats * Sashimi -- Slicing raw fish or seafood.