7 MASAMOTO KS Kamagata Usuba Knife with Sheath - Professional Japanese Carbon Steel Vegetable Knife, Made in Japan

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• MASAMOTO SOHONTEN PROFESSIONAL KAMA USUBA KNIFE: The Usuba knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife. The single-bevel thin blade cuts the vegetable and fruits freshly and minimizes the discoloration and change in flavor often caused by oxidation. It is also used for performing the Katsuramuki technique by Japanese chefs. It is suitable for tackling large ingredients, such as cabbages, but it is not recommended for cutting vegetables or fruit with hard skins.
• PRODUCT INFORMATION - Made in Japan / Blade length: 7 inches (180 mm) / Blade material: Masamoto's Gyokuhaku-ko (SHIROGAMI White Steel #2) / Handle material: Magnolia wood, Water buffalo horn / Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC): 62-63
• EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.
• - D-shaped Japanese wa handle: Light and comfortable to hold wooden handle, Ferrule crafted from sturdy natural water buffalo horn. Enthusiastically embraced by professional sushi chefs in Japan for its traditional Japanese wa style.
• AUTHENTIC JAPANESE QUALITY KNIFE: The MASAMOTO-SOHONTEN Knife since 1866. With over 150 year’s history and craftsmanship, the “MASAMOTO” brand is a mark of excellence in quality and performance. It is best choice of professional and celebrity chefs and cooking enthusiast.