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Gingami No.3 Azumagata Usuba / SIZE: 180mm - 210mm
*Please kindly note customs fees may be charged when you recieve your items.
Made in Sakai, Osaka
[Features]
Usuba is a single bevel vegetable knife. The sharp blade can slice vegetables in paper thin sheets and can also make decorative garnish. Since the blade has only single bevel, you need to be careful not to cut through the ingredients narrow when cutting straight down. "Azumagata" is a type of Usuba which is mainly used in Kanto region (Eastern Japan) and the wide square blade is suitable for chopping.
Gingami No.3 stainless steel is a type of stainless steel often used for Japanese style knives (single bevel knives). The forged blade has high durability and prolonged sharpness. It is recommendable for customers searching for their first stainless steel Japanese style knife since it easy to sharpen compared to others.
[Precaution]
- NOT dishwasher safe
- To prevent rust, thoroughly wipe the knife after washing.
- Please read the instruction before usage.
[Product information]
-Size and Weight:
180mm: Total Length 32.5cm, Blade length 17cm 250g
210mm:?Total Length 35.5cm, Blade length 21cm?282g
*The weight of knives can slightly vary.
-Knife type : Usuba (Vegetable knife)
-Knife bevel : Single bevel (For right handed)
-Manufacturing process : Forged
-Blade material : Gingami No.3 stainless steel
-Blade structure : Kasumi
-Handle material : Magnolia (Round)
-Origin:Sakai city, Osaka
-Black smith : NAKAGAWA UCHIHAMONO
-Sharpener : KAWAKITA HAMONO
FAQ
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Most of the chipping can be repaired by re-sharpening the blade. We offer a fee-based knife sharpening service. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us using the inquiry form. Blades can chip by cutting hard ingredients such as bones, seeds or frozen food, dropping and mishandling, or stabbing into hard cutting boards.
All knives we handle can be repaired with the exception of knives that are severely damaged. Repairing chipping and removing rust will restore sharpness and allow you to use your knives for a longer period of time. We also offer a fee-based knife sharpening service.
Please note we may not be able to repair knives with unknown blade materials, such as knives purchased at other stores.
