| Product number | Actual Blade Length (mm) | Full Length (mm) | Total Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1uk7-240 | 230 | 395 | 345 |
| 1uk7-195 | 185 | 340 | 200 |
| 1uk7-210 | 200 | 355 | 240 |
| 1uk7-225 | 210 | 375 | 265 |
| Blade | Material Name | Handle |
|---|---|---|
Single Edged |
Blue Steel #1 | Yew octagonal handle |
Usuba Knife
This knife is widely used for all kinds of vegetables such as peeling, chopping, dividing, and shaving. It has a straight blade from the chin to the cutting edge. Most professionals use around 210mm. For home use, people use double-edged vegetable knives instead of single-edged thin knives.
Blue Steel #1
Steel Material
Blue Steel #1 has a higher concentration of Tungsten and Chromium than Blue Steel #2 , resulting in a sharper blade.Many Blue steel knives at Sakai Ichimonji will feature a traditional "Hamon" or Wave like pattern defining the harder steel from the softer steel.NOTE* This is a Carbon Steel , which means it is susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. Please clean and dry the blade regularly in between use.
Yew octagonal handle
Handle
These handles are made from Yew wood, this wood was historically used in European Longbows due to its density, strength and rot resistance. It was also used by Prince Shotoku , a regent in the Japanese Court.This wood is characterized by its beautiful grain and a color that darkens with age.
Forge Welding
Forging Process
Forging is the main process for producing high quality blades.A craftsmen will heat a piece of Steel in a forge, and repeatedly strike it with a hammer, shaping the Steel into the desired blade shape and also at the same time refining the grain size and driving impurities out of the Steel. The blade is then hardened and later tempered to relieve stress.Forging generally produces a superior blade to the more common stamping method used by large companies.
Optional Engraving
Optional Engraving Service
Sakai Ichimonji provides complimentary engraving using either Japanese Kanji or English Alphabet. Please specify your preference. For details, please visit here
A knife store that has supported the history of knives and food culture in Japan.
It has been 600 years since the birth of swordmaking in the Sakai region of Japan. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's and it's craftsmen continue to build on that legacy by producing the finest blades in Japan.
. This is where the culture of completing a dish of sashimi by "just cutting" and the culture of expressing sharpness as "taste" was born.
For 70 years, we have been connecting the spirit of Sakai's craftsmen with the passion of chefs in Osaka's kitchen equipment shopping district, known as the kitchen of Japan.
We are very happy that our knives can be used by people all over the world.
Precautions
After use, wash off any dirt and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. This product is not for use with frozen foods.This product is handmade, so each piece will be different. Please use the weight and length listed as a guide. Each material is natural and may vary in color. It is not the same as the picture.We take great care with our inventory, but in the unlikely event that we are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know.