Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kamagata Usuba 180 mm KS0718
$539.95
Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kamagata Usuba 180 mm KS0718, single-bevel vegetable knife
This usuba is a single-bevel vegetable knife for precise, paper-thin cuts. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi usuba specifications
| Maker | Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Usuba (single-bevel vegetable knife) |
| Blade length | 180 mm |
| Steel | White #2 (Shirogami) carbon steel |
| Bevel | Single bevel |
| Best for | Precision vegetable and garnish work |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for precision vegetable and garnish work. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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by Marcus T.
Lovely knife and a joy to use. A little more blade care than my stainless knives but worth it.
by Ben C.
My new go-to usuba. The balance is perfect and it holds an edge well.
by Sam O.
Solid buy. Sharp, light and nimble. Would happily buy from Knives and Stones again.