Miki M805 Usuba (vegetable knife), 165 mm
Miki M805 Usuba, 165 mm,
This Japanese vegetable knife has a blade made of Japanese VG-1 carbon steel (stainless). This single-sided sharpened knife is completely hand-forged by Miki Hamono's forge and is unique in its kind. A Usuba knife is the typical Japanese vegetable knife, because of its shape this knife is ideal for chopping vegetables and herbs.
- Blade length: 165 mm
- Total length: 295 mm
- Weight: 181.2 grams
- Steel type: core steel: Japanese Takefu VG-1 steel (single-sided cut)
- Hardness: 60-61 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: D-shaped handle of light brown rosewood with black Pakka wooden bolster.
- NOTE: this knife is only suitable for right-handed use.
Like all Japanese knives, the handmade knives from Miki Hamono are not dishwasher safe, cleaning and drying after each use is the best treatment for these exclusive products.
