“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.
MODEL#
G18
JAN CODE (UPC)
4956856142189
SERIES
本匠兼正 HONSHO-KANEMASA G-series
MODEL NAME
本匠兼正 HONSHO-KANEMASA G-series 薄刃 USUBA 195mm
OVERALL LENGTH
about 335mm/13.19"
BLADE LENGTH
about 195mm/7.68” (width : about 46mm)
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 195mm (single bevel grind)
HANDLE MATERIAL
Magnolia wood w/ water buffalo horn bolster
WEIGHT
about 210g/7.41oz.
SHEATH
( none )
ORIGIN
Japan