Tadashi Enami is a nationally certified Dentoukogeishi (master of traditional crafts) specializing in forging knives using the wakashizuke technique of bonding iron to hard steel when making single-bevel knives. He uses iron powder and heat to do this, which is customary with old-school blacksmiths in Japan.
Blacksmith: Tadashi Enami
Location: Sakai, Japan
Specialty: Single-beveled knives
Awards: Dentoukogeishi
Construction: Ni Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered) Kurouchi
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2
Edge Grind: Single Bevel, Right Handed
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Weight: 7.0 oz (198 g)
Edge Length: 170 mm
Total Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.5 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 45.0 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) great usubaPosted By: am
23 people found this review helpful
This 180 mm usuba by Enami is excellent. Very sharp and well made. Thickness and also width of the blade is perfect for watermelons, etc. The knife has a good heft to it and the both the blade & handle are very well made also. Good investment to your collection for fruit and veggies that are too hefty for a nakiri
23 people found this review helpful
This 180 mm usuba by Enami is excellent. Very sharp and well made. Thickness and also width of the blade is perfect for watermelons, etc. The knife has a good heft to it and the both the blade & handle are very well made also. Good investment to your collection for fruit and veggies that are too hefty for a nakiri
