Korin Inc Masamoto HMA-SHUS-210 Usuba Knife, 8-1/4", Right-Handed, Single-Sided, Forged White Carbon Steel & Soft Iron Blade, Wood Handle

SKU: HMA-SHUS-210 GTIN: 811789011794
$525.00

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The Masamoto HMA-SHUS-210 is an 8-1/4-inch (21 cm) usuba knife with a right-handed, single-sided edge.

Its forged blade combines white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel, with a magnolia wood handle and water buffalo horn bolster. A say/cover is included.

  • Made in Japan
  • Carbon steel requires care because moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.

Overall Dimensions:

8.2"D

Usuba knife

This exact model is an 8-1/4-inch (21 cm) usuba knife.

Single-sided edge

The blade is specified as single-sided and right-handed.

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

The knife has a water buffalo horn bolster.

Say/cover included

A say/cover is included.

Made in Japan

The knife is made in Japan.

Product type Usuba knife
Blade length 8-1/4" (21 cm)
Handedness Right-handed
Blade edge Single-sided
Blade material White carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Construction Forged
Handle material Magnolia wood
Bolster material Water buffalo horn
Included item Say/cover
Hardness HRC 62-63
Sharpening Advanced
Country of origin Made in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

The blade is 8-1/4 inches (21 cm) long.
Yes. The HMA-SHUS-210 is specified as right-handed with a single-sided edge.
The forged blade combines white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
The handle is magnolia wood and the bolster is water buffalo horn.
Yes. A say/cover is included.
It is made in Japan.
The catalog identifies the steel as carbon and notes that moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.

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