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Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Ebony Wood Handle

Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Ebony Wood Handle

Product Code:SMUSKM195EH

Regular price $899.99
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Suminagashi translates as "floating ink," referring to the stunning marbled, wave-like patterns that extend across the blade from tip to heel. These intricate designs reveal a unique mosaic with every sharpening, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship required to create such complex and beautiful formations. Only the most skilled artisans can forge these metals together in perfect harmony, blending aesthetics and performance to craft knives of the highest caliber.

Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with exceptional skill by our master artisans, utilizing the most intricate forging, layering, and hammering techniques. The Aoko Blue Steel #1, with a hardness of 64 on the Rockwell scale, is combined with iron to create a blade with an exquisite finish. These knives are complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Ebony wood handle, affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster for added strength and beauty. A Saya, a protective wooden sheath, is also included, offering both protection and aesthetic appeal when the knife is not in use.

One of the most sought-after knives, and a fast-growing essential companion to the popular chef's knife, is the traditional Japanese Usuba. Reminiscent of a small cleaver, the Usuba features a sharp tip for intricate work. It's revered for its ability to chop through root vegetables and finely slice delicate tomatoes. Whether you're prepping greens for a salad or chopping vegetables for a main dish, the Usuba elevates the simplest tasks, transforming them into a culinary art form with a knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Knife Specs:

  • HRC: 64
  • Grade: Suminagashi
  • Blade Material: Blue Steel #1
  • Edge Angle: Single Edged
  • Handle Material: Ebony
  • Bolster Material: Water Buffalo Horn (color varies)
  • Handle Shape: Octagonal
  • Stain Resistant: No
  • Saya Cover: Magnolia