The usuba is a vegetable prep knife traditionally sharpened with a single bevel and this version is designed for primarily for right handed use.
For a taller double bevel vegetable knife, please use a nakiri.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 162mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 295mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 45.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.61mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 152 grams
- Core Steel: VG1
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 60 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Various
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
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Although the other knives in this range are double bevel, this particular knife is single bevel and designed for Right handed only use only.
Product SKU: MASU-006
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend the magnolia nakiri saya or nakiri size (22x5cm) blade guard to protect this knife.
Meet the maker
Masutani Hamono
Made in Echizen, Masutani san's experience dates back many years both as a blacksmith and an excellent knife sharpener and his own ranges of knives combine elegant good looks and sharpness at a price point that is almost unbeatable for what they deliver.