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Masamoto KK Usuba 180mm
Maker: Masamoto
Line: KK
Construction: Hammer Forged, Single Bevel
Right-Handed Grind
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Steel: KK Steel (White #2, we believe)
HRC: 60+-
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kasumi
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Handle: Ho wood D
Ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn
Weight: 6.6 oz (188g)
Blade Length: 172 mm
Overall Length: 329 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.8 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 43.3 mm
Note: the handle is installed "Tokyo Style" with gapped machi
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Masamoto KK Usuba 180mm Amazing UsubaPosted By: Angelo Nicoletti - verified customer
this knife is wonderful, as you know the usuba is a single bevel knife that unfortunately was mostly taken over by nikiri and santuku blades but when u tighten up this blade( needs it out of box) it is such a joy to use. If you are a fan of push chop like myself or machine chopping this is a must have. A great price for a Masamoto this knife performs at a very high level. Edge retention is great, I did 20 gallons of Brussels a day for a week without even the slightest effect on the edge. Remember this knife is single bevel so u must sharpen it differently than a double bevel so please do your research but single bevel knives really perform like nothing else. I cant recommend this knife enough if u use a veg knife for a professional setting. Also the balance here really is comfortable for a pinch or double pinch grip so if your like me enjoy!
this knife is wonderful, as you know the usuba is a single bevel knife that unfortunately was mostly taken over by nikiri and santuku blades but when u tighten up this blade( needs it out of box) it is such a joy to use. If you are a fan of push chop like myself or machine chopping this is a must have. A great price for a Masamoto this knife performs at a very high level. Edge retention is great, I did 20 gallons of Brussels a day for a week without even the slightest effect on the edge. Remember this knife is single bevel so u must sharpen it differently than a double bevel so please do your research but single bevel knives really perform like nothing else. I cant recommend this knife enough if u use a veg knife for a professional setting. Also the balance here really is comfortable for a pinch or double pinch grip so if your like me enjoy!
