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A 180mm KS Honkasumi Kamagata Usuba from Masamoto Sohonten. The KS series, a popular choice among collectors and culinary professionals alike, features a high-grade Shirogami #2 (White #2) core steel and a higher level of refinement compared to the KK series. Heat-treated to 62-63 HRC, this steel excels in attaining remarkable hardness without excessive brittleness. The blade seamlessly integrates with a classic D-shaped magnolia handle adorned by a black horn ferrule.
The Kamagata Usuba is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife characterized by its unique curved profile and pointed tip. Ideal for precise vegetable cuts and decorative work, it provides versatility in the kitchen while excelling in delicate slicing and intricate garnishing.
Details
Brand: Masamoto Sohonten
Knife Type: Kamagata Usuba
Construction Type: nimai
Core Steel: high-grade Shirogami #2
Steel Type: carbon
HRC: ~62
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 321mm
Blade Length (heel to tip): 171mm
Blade Height at Heel: 42.9mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 4.1mm
At Heel: 4.0mm
Middle: 3.6mm
1cm from the Tip: 2.8mm
Weight: 177g
Edge/Bevel: single bevel
Handle: D-shaped magnolia with horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: right-handed
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Note:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Masamoto KS Shirogami #2 Kamagata Usuba knife, please refer to our care guide.
Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
