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 GTIN: 811789011589
$306.60

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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"D

Shiro-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

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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