Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm
Hideo Kitaoka

Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm

£265.00

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£265.00

The very thin single bevel edge on this usuba produces extremely fine precision cuts to take your vegetable prep to a new level.

 
Product Code: KITA-003-##

About this range

First Impressions

The Blue #2 core clad in carbon steel in this range is finished to a very high standard and are incredibly precise knives for a range of jobs primarily around the preparation of sushi.

Beauty

Depending on the blade, there is a combination of eye catching suminagashi damascus or a simpler hairline migaki finish paired with traditional octagonal ebony handles but the finishes are as you would expect - top class.

In Hand

This is a single bevel knife designed for right handed use only. 

Durability

The core Blue #2 steel has been heat treated to a relatively high level of hardness around 63-64HRC which gives those single bevel edges a good level of durability and the edge retention required more often in the professional kitchens where these knives tend to be most used.

Ease of Care

With the carbon steel cladding and reactive core steel, these are reactive knives and we recommend cleaning and drying between uses as with all carbon steels. 

For longer term care, a carbon steel care kit is recommended.

Our Verdict

While there is nothing to stop a keen home cook using these knives, it's more likely that the specific nature and high standard of finish is going to be something a professional sushi chef will be seeking and Hideo Kitaoka's knives are prized in professional environments for their quality and cutting precision. 

For those who are serious about fish prep at either a home or professional level the Blue #2 is certainly a line of knives to seriously consider.

Knife Measurements - Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Usuba 180mm

  • Blade Length: 170mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 320mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 47.7mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.73mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.61mm (Measured halfway along spine) 2.42mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 190 grams

Range Specifications

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.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend magnolia nakiri saya or nakiri size (22x5cm) blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Hideo Kitaoka

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