Nenohi Nenox White Steel Hongasumi Kamagata Usuba
Features
Style:Kamagata Usuba
Steel Type:Carbon steel (CAUTION: MOISTURE AND ACID CAUSES RUST AND DISCOLORATION)
Steel Material:White Steel #2
Classification:Hongasumi
Saya Cover:Magnolia Wooden Cover Included
Knife Bevel:Single Sided
Handle Material:Magnolia Wood
Bolster Material:Water Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary)
HRC:62
Knife Weight in grams:
Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) in inches:
Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) in inches:
Handle Length in inches:
CAUTION: Moisture Causes Rusting and Discoloration
About Nenohi Special Hongasmui 上本霞 白二鋼
Nenohi’s special line of shiro-ko hongasumi knives are forged in Japan from white carbon steel #2 steel with an octagonal magnolia wood handle and natural water buffalo horn bolster. These beautiful Nenohi knives are crafted by highly skilled craftsmen with greater attention to detail than standard hongasumi style knives.
About Nenohi
Nenox Cutlery, known for its Nenohi Original (also known as Nenox) knives, was established in 1975 and has continued to provide the finest quality cutlery at their store in the world renowned Tsukiji Market since 1999. Nenohi takes great pride in crafting high quality knives that are masterfully hammered and forged by skilled knife smiths, using techniques derived from traditional Japanese sword-forging techniques. After they are forged, each blade is grinded and hand sharpened into a blade worthy of Nenohi's name
Purpose of Kamagata Usuba
The kamagata usuba is a traditional Japanese knife designed to work with vegetables. Unlike the Kanto version of the usuba, the kamagata usuba has a pointed tip, which allows for more delicate work and decorative carving. Originated in Kansai (Osaka) region.
Nenohi’s special line of shiro-ko hongasumi knives are forged in Japan from white carbon steel #2 steel with an octagonal magnolia wood handle and natural water buffalo horn bolster. These beautiful Nenohi knives are crafted by highly skilled craftsmen with greater attention to detail than standard hongasumi style knives.
About Nenohi
Nenox Cutlery, known for its Nenohi Original (also known as Nenox) knives, was established in 1975 and has continued to provide the finest quality cutlery at their store in the world renowned Tsukiji Market since 1999. Nenohi takes great pride in crafting high quality knives that are masterfully hammered and forged by skilled knife smiths, using techniques derived from traditional Japanese sword-forging techniques. After they are forged, each blade is grinded and hand sharpened into a blade worthy of Nenohi's name
Purpose of Kamagata Usuba
The kamagata usuba is a traditional Japanese knife designed to work with vegetables. Unlike the Kanto version of the usuba, the kamagata usuba has a pointed tip, which allows for more delicate work and decorative carving. Originated in Kansai (Osaka) region.
Left-handed knives are available for this style. Please call customer service at 1-800-626-2172 to order.
CAUTION: Moisture Causes Rusting and Discoloration
Country of Origin: Japan