New old stock Japanese Sakai Usuba vegetable knife 175mm with original box
New old stock Japanese Sakai Usuba vegetable knife 175mm with original box
Regular price
$98.99 AUD
Regular price
$108.99 AUD
Sale price
$98.99 AUD
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Specifications
Style: | Usuba vegetable knife |
Brand: | Sakai Sakai 堺石藤 |
Blade Length: | 175mm |
Overall Length: | 320mm |
Weight: | 155 grams |
Bevel: | Single Bevel (Right Handed) |
Spine Thickness(heel): | 3mm |
Blade Material: | Carbon Steel (mindful of rust) |
Handle Material: | Wood |
Hardness/HRC: | 58 |
Condition: | New old stock,with original box(the box is not in perfect condition) |
"This product has been in storage and shows some signs of wear, including marks and patina that adds character."
The usuba (薄刃包丁)is a traditional Japanese style knife mainly used for cutting vegetables. Pretty much most of them are single bevel edge. The knife would break down the cell walls of vegetables,giving ingredients to not discolour and decrease in flavor . Also kept the vegetables fresh a lot longer which every kitchen should have one.
This knife is for right handed
Made in Japan