5500 series knives are one of the best and long selling knives. The blade is HON-WARIKOMI clad blade made of VG-2 High carbon stainless steel cutting core, sandwiched between SUS410 stainless steel which provides excellent edge retention, HRC 58 or more. The blade is riveted firmly with 2 points on the handle. And the handle is made of black color plywood. Simple handle without bolster is very popular edition.
Proudly made in Seki city, Japan.
MODEL#
KC-317
JAN CODE (UPC)
4956856723173
SERIES
5500 series
MODEL NAME
5500 series 薄刃型 USUBAGATA 165mm
OVERALL LENGTH
290mm/11.42”
BLADE LENGTH
165mm/6.50”
BLADE THICKNESS
1.5mm
BLADE STEEL
VG-2 high carbon stainless steel core / SUS410 Stainless Steel
HRC
58 or more
BLADE TYPE
KENGATA (GYUTOU) 180mm
HANDLE MATERIAL
Plywood
WEIGHT
120g/4.23oz.
SHEATH
KC-634 (selling separately)
ORIGIN
Japan
Kitasho Co., Ltd. was established in Seki City, Japan in 1964. Going back to the past, our ancestors were carrying on making cutlery and wholesaling since 1930. Seki city is located in the middle of Japan, where has been called “The City of Cutlery” in Japan and also overseas.
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