Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan for the Sakai Takayuki brand, this 150mm usuba from the Kasumitogi series has a Kigami core with iron cladding. It is a Japanese single bevel knife for vegetables. The thin blade and straight edge suit tasks like rotary peeling (katsuramuki). Kigami is a carbon steel that sharpens easily, and it will patina with use. Compact at 150mm. This knife is for right-handed users.
Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan for Sakai Takayuki
143mm (5.6") actual cutting edge, 39mm heel height
Overall Length: 281mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 143mm Blade Height at Heel: 39mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 3.8 At the heel: 3.5 Midway: 2.9 1cm from the tip: 2.0 Weight: 145g Handle: magnolia Hand Orientation: right-handed Saya/Sheath: none
Notes:
The photo shows a knife from our current stock and may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal.
Want to see the actual knife before ordering? Email info@zahocho.com and we'll send photos or videos.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
