Edo Usuba Japanese knife for cutting vegetables - single edge - Blue Steel 2
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )
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Blue Steel #2 Hongasumi Usuba Knife ( Edo Type )

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Features

  • Blade: Blue Steel No.2; Popular steel among professional chefs who want to use a better knives.
  • Hongasumi: Forge Welding; Result in good quality of strength and edge retention of the blade.

Comparison of Carbon Steels : Blue Steel #2



Stays strong and durable, with a cut that feels smooth!

Product number Actual Blade Length (mm) Full Length (mm) Total Weight (g)
1ue8-180 165 310 180
1ue8-195 185 340 210
1ue8-210 200 355 225
1ue8-225 210 375 270
1ue8-240 130 395 310
Blade Material Name Handle
Single Edged

Single Edged

Blue Steel #2 Magnolia Round Handle with Buffalo horn bolster

Usuba (Edo Type)

Usuba Knives are used for cutting, chopping, and peeling vegetables in Japanese cuisine. The Edo type (the rectagle shape) is common used in the Kanto region (the eastern part of Japan). The top of the edge is rounded to avoid being stuck on the cutting board and there is a space on the blade for putting the vegetable on.Most professionals use a 210mm type of Usuba Knife which has single-edged blade. On the contrary, a Nakiri Knife which has double-edged blade is more popular for home use.

Blue Steel #2

Carbon Steel

Blue Steel #2 contains a small amount of Tungsten, improving hardness and Chromium, improving toughness. This results in a steel that has higher overall edge retention and hardness in comparison to the White Steels.



*NOTE: The Carbon Steel is susceptible to rust if it is not properly cared for. Please clean and dry the blade regularly during use.

Magnolia Round Handle with Buffalo horn bolster

Handle

Our Magnolia wood handles are made from natural Magnolia and Buffalo Horn ( Ethically sourced Horn ).The Magnolia and Buffalo Horn are fitted tightly together then shaped and polished in the traditional round style to not only look beautiful, but also feel comfortable in the hand.

Forge Welded

Forging Process

A forge welded blade is essentially a blade made of more than one billet of steel. There are many variations of technique and steel combinations. At its most simple, a forge welded blade is two billets of steel heated and hammer together to form one unified piece. The steel will then be shaped by hammer into the desired blade shape. Hardened and tempered, then ground, sharpened and polished. A forge welded blade has higher strength and edge retention than a stamped blade.

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Sakai Ichimonji provides complimentary engraving using either Japanese Kanji or English Alphabet. Please specify your preference. For details, please visit here

A knife store that has supported the history of knives and food culture in Japan.

It has been 600 years since the birth of swordmaking in the Sakai region of Japan. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's and it's craftsmen continue to build on that legacy by producing the finest blades in Japan.
This is where the culture of completing a dish of sashimi by "just cutting" and the culture of expressing sharpness as "taste" was born.
For 70 years, we have been connecting the spirit of Sakai's craftsmen with the passion of chefs in Osaka's kitchen equipment shopping district, known as the kitchen of Japan.
We are very happy that our knives can be used by people all over the world.

Precautions

After use, wash off any dirt and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. This product is not for use with frozen foods.This product is handmade, so each piece will be different. Please use the weight and length listed as a guide. Each material is natural and may vary in color. It is not the same as the picture.We take great care with our inventory, but in the unlikely event that we are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know.

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