Kiya – Usuba Knife 180mm

Japanese Usuba Knife, vegetable knife single edge: blade length 180mm, HRC 59 – 60
Double layer Shirogami ultra soft carbon steel, 10 -12 deg single edged angle
Buffalo Horn bolster Magnolia handle
Inscription reads: Izutsuki KIYA
Made in Japan, distributed by KIYA Nihonbashi – Established in 1792 KIYA knives are legendary in Japan, with over 220 years of knife making experience. Longer than Shun and Global combined. In Japan, the Japanese buy KIYA knives – this knife is the real deal