Play manufacturer video for Korin Inc HKR-SHUS-180 Usuba Knife, 7" Single-Side Edge, Forged White Carbon Steel & Soft Iron Blade, Magnolia Wood HandleKorin Inc HKR-SHUS-180 Usuba Knife, 7" Single-Side Edge, Forged White Carbon Steel & Soft Iron Blade, Magnolia Wood Handle
SKU: HKR-SHUS-180
$268.80
The Korin Shiro-ko Hongasumi Usuba Knife is a 7-inch Japanese knife forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel. It has a single-side edge, magnolia wood handle, and water buffalo horn bolster.
- 7.0-inch (18 cm) usuba blade
- Forged white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel blade
- Single-side edge
- Magnolia wood handle
- Water buffalo horn bolster
- Made in Japan
The carbon steel blade requires care because moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.
Overall Dimensions:
7.0"DProduct Weight:
1.0 lbShiro-ko Hongasumi construction
Forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Single-side edge
The blade is single edged.
Traditional handle and bolster
Made with a magnolia wood handle and water buffalo horn bolster.
Carbon steel care
Moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.
Knife type
Usuba
Blade length
7.0 in (18 cm)
Edge type
Single-side edge
Blade material
White carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Steel type
Carbon
Construction
Forged
Handle material
Magnolia wood
Bolster material
Water buffalo horn
Hardness
61 HRC
Sharpening level
Advanced
Country of origin
Made in Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions
The blade is 7.0 inches (18 cm) long.
Yes. It has a single-side edge.
The blade is forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
The handle is made from magnolia wood.
Yes. Moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust on the carbon steel blade.
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