Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Magnolia Handle
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 62 HRC
- No
- Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
Saya Cover
This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Usuba (Vegetable Knife)
- Primary Use
- Vegetable cutting
- Blade Metal
- White Steel #2
- Grade
- Kasumi
- Construction
- Clad (San Mai)
- Blade Hardness
- 62 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Single Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Plain
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Magnolia
- Handle Shape
- D-Shaped
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
The Usuba Kama-gata is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, similar to a small cleaver, with a sharp tip that makes it ideal for intricate tasks. Hefty enough to chop through root vegetables, its blade is also capable of thinly slicing delicate tomatoes. This versatile knife is crafted for precision and performance, making it an indispensable tool in any kitchen.
Our handmade Yoshihiro Kasumi knives are expertly crafted by master artisans, ensuring exceptional quality and performance. Forged from White Steel #2, with a hardness of 62 on the Rockwell scale, the steel is combined with iron to create the beautiful mist-like patterns known as Kasumi. This traditional forging technique enhances the knife's durability and sharpness, ensuring it holds a fine edge.
Yoshihiro Kasumi knives are celebrated for their unparalleled craftsmanship and performance. Each knife is paired with a handcrafted magnolia wood handle, which is affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster. A Saya, a protective wooden sheath, is also included, which not only shields the blade but also adds to the knife's aesthetic appeal when not in use.
Designed for those who appreciate the artistry and functionality of traditional Japanese cutlery, the Yoshihiro Kasumi Usuba is an exceptional addition to any kitchen.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.