Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Usuba 180mm

Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Usuba 180mmThe Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Usuba 180mm is a single bevel vegetable knife best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs requiring a stainless steel option for traditional Japanese cutting techniques. This 180mm blade features a straight edge profile designed specifically for katsuramuki, enabling users to slice vegetables like cucumbers and radishes into thin continuous sheets with precision. The Inox stainless steel construction

This traditional Sakai-style knife combines solid performance with distinct aesthetics

this blade features SG2 powdered steel clad in stainless steel with a mirror polish finish

providing a tall cutting surface that facilitates precise control during fine and heavy-duty chopping tasks

the substantial mass provides the necessary strength for breaking apart whole fish during butchery tasks

247 mm  Tip to Heel Length

The octagonal ebony handle provides a comfortable grip and balances the 129g total weight for controlled agility during detailed tasks

best fit for students and enthusiasts requiring a carbon steel blade for precision tasks

the blade displays a tsuchime hammered finish with matt migaki polish and measures 2

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9mm at the tip with a 34mm heel height

the semi-stainless core requires extra care to prevent rusting during kitchen use

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