Usuba Knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel, Iron Clad, Polished Finish - Ittetsu

Ittetsu is a relatively new maker for us, but what we have seen we have been very impressed with.

SHAPE: Usuba. This single bevel vegetable knife excels at precise cuts. It is one of the three knives always found in a sushi chef's arsenal. This knife is only suitable for right handers. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, should exclusively be sharpened by hand on whetstones.

STEEL: Shirogami (white) 2 steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. 

FINISH: Polished.

HANDLE: Magnolia handle with a plastic ferule

LENGTH: 165mm or 180mm in length

MAKER: Ittetsu - Echizen, Japan

These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.