Shigefusa kasumi usuba 210mm

• Handcrafted in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
• 195mm / 7.68" blade length from heel to tip
• Swedish carbon steel core (proprietary blend) 
• Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
• Traditional kasumi finish with subtle, elegant contrast between core and cladding
  
• Professional usuba for precise vegetable cutting, ideal for Japanese cuisine specialists
• Classic Shigefusa knives craftsmanship

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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

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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.