Japanese Kyusakichi "Usuba Hocho" Laminated Knife - 170 mm Blade

Made in Japan

Laminated with mild &high carbon steel
"Usuba" knife - 2-1/16" wide blade
170 mm blade (6-1/4" cutting edge)
12" overall length
Wooden handle

This JapaneseKyusakichi "Usuba Hocho"Laminated Knife is kitchen knife designed for slicing vegetables. The blade has a6-1/4" (170 mm) longcutting edge&is suitable for slicing & cutting tasks of firm vegetables. 2-1/16" wideblade.Laminated with high carbon &mild steel. Includes plastic sleeve for protection. Made in Japan.
Yoshida Hamono is a family-owned Japanese company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. The company has a smaller workshop in the Japanese town of Seki.
Hardwick & Sons is pleased to offer quality tools from Japan for the many people who desire special & well-crafted tools. The wide variety of Japanese products that we offer come from the many craftsmen & toolmakers in Japan who have a special dedication to their skillful craft & art of toolmaking.
Product Cutting Edge Length Knife Width Blade Thickness Overall Length Model #
Japanese Kyusakichi "Usuba Hocho" Laminated Knife - 170 mm Blade 170 mm (6-1/4") 2-1/4" 1/16" (1.58 mm) 12"
JAC6021X