Good condition Chikugo no Kami Moreshige Hon-tanren Deba knife

Chikugonokami Morishige Deba Knife
Extremely sharp!!

Overall length: approx. 32.3 cm
Blade length: approx. 17.5 cm

There are no noticeable scratches, chips, or rust, but there are minor rust spots and scuffs. Please understand that this is a used item.
No noticeable sharpening marks are visible. I have not sharpened it myself, as that can damage the knife.
The wooden handle shows little signs of use and is in good condition. Overall, this is a beautiful item in excellent condition.

This item is from the Morishige Blacksmith Factory (Morishige Blacksmith Works) in Tachibana-machi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a traditional blacksmith shop.
It bears the inscription Chikugonokami Morishige.

This is a valuable workshop in the craftsman's town of Yame that continues to uphold traditional hand-forged (metal forging) techniques.
Chikugonokami in the inscription is a prestigious title that represents pride in skill and tradition, derived from the official title granted by the country to outstanding craftsmen in the past.

Its sharpness is highly praised by professionals, and it is so trusted that people specifically travel to the Yame workshop to purchase it.
This is not just a mass-produced kitchen tool, but a genuine forged product meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, hammering and forging iron and steel one by one. With proper care, it is a lifelong item that can be passed down through generations.