This 180mm Kamagata Usuba from Konosuke is made from White #2 steel and is attached to an octagonal Ho wood handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule. This style of knife is traditionally used for a technique called katsuramuki, which is the art of taking root vegetables and shaving sheets of material from them to cut for garnishes. These knives are mainly used for cutting softer vegetables or leafy greens as well. This steel is known for the extremely fine, screaming sharp edge it is capable of achieving. It is a fairly reactive carbon steel alloy, so extra care after use is highly recommended. As always, with all our Konosuke knives, you have the option of purchasing with or without a saya.
Love It! Was looking for an Usuba and asked Mark for a recommendation and for the second time he did not steer me wrong. Fit and finish are quite impressive and the blade takes a very sharp edge and holds it well. Great Craftsmanship from Konosuke.
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