Korin Inc Masamoto HMA-SHKU-180 Kamagata Usuba Knife, 7-Inch, Right-Handed, Single-Edge, Forged Carbon Steel & Iron, Wood Handle

SKU: HMA-SHKU-180 GTIN: 811789011800
$499.80

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The Masamoto Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kamagata Usuba is a 7-inch (18 cm), right-handed knife with a single-side edge and forged blade made from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.

It has a magnolia wood handle, water buffalo horn bolster, and includes a say/cover. Made in Japan. Carbon steel can discolor or rust when exposed to moisture and acidity.

Overall Dimensions:

7.0"D

Kamagata Usuba profile

The exact model is identified as a Kamagata Usuba knife.

Single-side edge

The knife has a single-side, single-edge blade for right-handed use.

Forged blade

The blade is forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.

Magnolia wood handle

The handle is made from magnolia wood.

Water buffalo horn bolster

A water buffalo horn bolster is included in the handle construction.

Say/cover included

The knife includes a say/cover.

Carbon steel care

Moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.

Made in Japan

Knife type Kamagata Usuba
Blade length 7 in (18 cm)
Handedness Right-handed
Blade edge Single-edge, smooth
Construction Forged
Blade material White carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Handle material Magnolia wood
Bolster material Water buffalo horn
Included item Say/cover
Country of origin Japan
Steel hardness 62–63 HRC
Sharpening Advanced

Frequently Asked Questions

The blade length is 7 inches (18 cm).
Yes. It is specified as right-handed.
Yes. It has a single-side, single-edge blade.
The forged blade is made from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Yes. A say/cover is included.
It is made in Japan.

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