Yoshihiro JOUSAKU Usuba Edo (Eastern Style) 180 mm – Yasuki White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2) Left-Handed Hongasumi Finish Japanese Single-Bevel Vegetable Knife
This Yoshihiro JOUSAKU Usuba Edo (Eastern Style) is crafted from Yasuki White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2), a high-purity Japanese carbon steel widely used in professional kitchen knives. It is known for its exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening, allowing precise edge refinement for traditional Japanese vegetable preparation.
White Steel #2 is highly valued for its fine grain structure and ability to achieve extremely sharp edges, making it ideal for chefs who require precision in delicate vegetable cutting.
The Usuba is a traditional Japanese single-bevel vegetable knife designed specifically for katsuramuki (rotary peeling), slicing vegetables, and intricate garnish work. The Edo (Eastern) style features a rectangular blade shape commonly used in eastern Japan.
Left-handed Usuba knives require specialized forging and sharpening processes due to their reversed geometry, resulting in lower production volume and higher craftsmanship requirements. This makes them significantly rarer and typically priced 30–50% higher than standard right-handed versions.
Compared to Blue Steel, White Steel offers superior sharpness potential and easier sharpening, making it preferred by chefs who prioritize precision in vegetable preparation.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihio 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Blade Type | Usuba(Vegetable Knife) Single bevel for Left Handed Edo Style |
| Blade Material | Yasuki White Steel #2 |
| Series | JOUSAKU 上作 |
| Blade Length |
180 mm/7.1" |
| Handle | D-shaped Japanese Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
*Definition of Blade Length :the Length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel(Machi),not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.
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