The Shigefusa kasumi usuba 210mm is a handcrafted single-bevel vegetable knife from Sanjo.The Shigefusa kasumi usuba 210mm is a handcrafted single-bevel vegetable knife from Sanjo. A traditional tool of professional sushi chefs, the usuba is designed for precise vegetable work in Japanese cuisine, including katsuramuki, the technique of peeling vegetables into a thin continuous sheet.
Brand / maker: Shigefusa Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan Knife type: usuba Steel type: Swedish carbon (proprietary)
Total length: 359mm Blade length: 195mm / 7.68" Blade height at heel: 48.2mm Spine thickness at handle: 6.3mm Spine thickness at heel: 5.1mm Spine thickness at middle: 3.0mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.7mm Weight: 262g
Edge/bevel: single Handle: d-shaped ho wood Ferrule: buffalo horn Hand orientation: right-handed
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 210mm Shigefusa kasumi usuba knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
Shipping & Returns
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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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