Korin Inc Masamoto HMA-SKUS-180 Usuba Knife, 7-Inch Blade, Right-Handed, Single-Sided, Forged White Carbon Steel, Wood Handle
SKU: HMA-SKUS-180
$306.60
The Masamoto Shiro-ko Kasumi Usuba knife has a 7-inch (18 cm) forged blade made from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel. It features a right-handed, single-sided edge, a magnolia wood handle, and a water buffalo horn bolster.
A say/cover is included. Made in Japan. Moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust on the carbon steel blade.
Overall Dimensions:
7.0"DShiro-ko Kasumi blade
Forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Right-handed single-sided edge
Designed with a single-sided edge for right-handed use.
Smooth edge
The blade has a smooth edge.
Magnolia wood handle
Fitted with a magnolia wood handle.
Water buffalo horn bolster
Includes a water buffalo horn bolster.
Say/cover included
A say/cover is included.
Made in Japan
The knife is made in Japan.
Knife type
Usuba
Blade length
7 in (18 cm)
Blade edge
Smooth
Edge style
Single-sided
Handedness
Right-handed
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
Origin
Made in Japan
Hardness
HRC 62-63
Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
The blade is 7 inches (18 cm) long.
Yes. It has a right-handed, single-sided edge.
The blade uses white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Yes. A say/cover is included.
The handle is magnolia wood and the bolster is water buffalo horn.
It is made in Japan.
Yes. Moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust on the carbon steel blade.
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