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The Hideo Kitaoka damascus shirogami#2 usuba 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife forged in Echizen by third-generation master blacksmith Hideo Kitaoka. This single-bevel knife features a Hitachi Shirogami #2 carbon steel core with iron-clad damascus construction in nimai style. The blade measures 169mm with 46.7mm height. This traditional usuba is designed for precise vegetable cutting in Japanese cuisine. Shirogami #2 is known for its ability to take a very fine edge. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use.
About the blacksmith: Hideo Kitaoka is a third-generation master blacksmith from Echizen and current owner of Kitaoka Hamono, founded in 1868. With over 50 years of experience, he specializes in crafting single-bevel knives using traditional Japanese techniques.
Construction type: nimai Cladding: iron clad damascus Core steel: Hitachi shirogami#2 / white#2 Steel type: carbon
Overall length: 320mm Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm Blade height at heel: 46.7mm Spine thickness at handle: 3.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.5mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.8mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 2.7mm Weight: 202g
Edge/bevel: single bevel Handle: octagonal Macassar ebony Hand orientation: right-handed Saya / sheath: not included
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
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