Buy the Masamoto Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kamagata Usuba on http://www.korin.com Print This PagePrint This Page
Masamoto Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kamagata Usuba image
 
(based on 1 ratings)
Brand: 0
Located in: Shop, Japanese Style Knives, Masamoto Sohonten Knives, Masamoto Shiro-ko Hongasumi

Style

Kamagata Usuba

Steel Type

Shiro-ko High-Carbon Steel
(Not Stain-Resistant)

Saya Cover

Wooden Saya Cover

Blade

Single-Edged

Handle Material

Magnolia

Bolster Material

Water Buffalo Horn

*HRc

62-63

* Hardness Rockwell C scale

This knife could be slightly bent due to the heat tempering on the two different carbon quality steel in the blade. We offer a free service in straightening the blade. Please contact us for more information.

For Japanese-style knives, the LEFT-HANDED blades need to be special ordered to Japan and the cost is an additional 50% of the price of the right-handed knife. Please allow us to take 4 to 6weeks.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 1 review)

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice knife. Buy one.
By SushiChefD from Round Rock, TX on 8/24/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Easy To Clean, Quality Construction, Stays Sharp, Well Balanced
Cons:
Not Dishwasher Safe
Best Uses:
Carving, Precise Cuts, Prep Work, Slicing
Describe Yourself:
Gourmet Chef
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 0 Masamoto Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kamagata Usuba:

Awesome usaba. Only thing I didn't really like was the knife came with an additional edge for a Japanese style knife. Once I removed the additional angle the knife was extremely sharp.

Powered by PowerReviews
Copyright © 2010 Korin - Fine Japanese Tableware & Chef Knives All Rights Reserved. Do not republish contents.