“薄刃 USUBA” is a kind of Japanese style chef knife which is for cutting, slicing vegetables such as “かつら剥き KATSURA-MUKI”.
High grade Japanese style Kitchen knives for professional use. Its blade cutting edge core is made of Hitachi White steel #3 forged and welded with a soft iron for high cutting performance and longer edge retention. The traditional D-shaped Magnolia wooden handle with water buffalo horn bolster. This 本匠兼正 HONSHO-KANEMASA G-series knives are made by skillful traditional craftmen in 堺市 SAKAI city.
・Because the blades of these knives are handmade, dimensions (overall length, length, and thickness) and weight may be slightly different. The actual product may differ slightly from the description here. ・Due to woods and buffalo horns used for handles are natural materials, there are individual differences in color, pattern, texture, etc. The actual product may look different from the image shown here. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
MODEL#
G16
JAN CODE (UPC)
4956856142165
SERIES
本匠兼正 HONSHO-KANEMASA G-series
MODEL NAME
本匠兼正 HONSHO-KANEMASA G-series 薄刃 USUBA 165mm
OVERALL LENGTH
about 300mm/11.81"
BLADE LENGTH
about 165mm/6.5” (width : about 40mm)
BLADE THICKNESS
base : about 3.5mm (Thinning towards the tip)
BLADE STEEL
White steel #3 core w/soft iron
HRC
60 or more
BLADE TYPE
薄刃 USUBA 165mm (single bevel grind)
HANDLE MATERIAL
Magnolia wood w/ water buffalo horn bolster
WEIGHT
about 175g/6.17oz.
SHEATH
( none )
ORIGIN
Japan