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Hideo Kitaoka Shirogami 2 Damascus Usuba 180mm BNIB Japanese Kitchen Knife Kitchen Knives
- United States
- $325.00
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Product description
The Hideo Kitaoka damascus shirogami#2 usuba 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife forged in Echizen by third-generation master blacksmith Hideo Kitaoka. This single-bevel knife features a Hitachi Shirogami #2 carbon steel core with iron-clad damascus construction in nimai style. The blade measures 169mm with 46.7mm height. This traditional usuba is designed for precise vegetable cutting in Japanese cuisine. Shirogami #2 is known for its ability to take a very fine edge. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use.
About the blacksmith: Hideo Kitaoka is a third-generation master blacksmith from Echizen and current owner of Kitaoka Hamono, founded in 1868. With over 50 years of experience, he specializes in crafting single-bevel knives using traditional Japanese techniques.
This knife is from my personal collection. I bought it new a few years ago. It has never been used or sharpened.
Blade length: 170 mm
Height at heel: 47 mm
Weight: 178 g
Blade:
Single bevel
Construction type: nimai
Cladding: iron clad damascus
Core steel: Hitachi shirogami#2 / white#2
Steel type: carbon
Handle: Uncertain
Condition
- Unused (new item)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Country of manufacture
- Japan
Brand/Blacksmith
- Kitaoka
Blade shape
- Usuba
Blade length (mm)
180Product weight (g)
178Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Shirogami #2
Steel hardness (HRC)
- Unknown
Handle material
- Unknown
Seller's return policy
- No returns (5-day Buyer Protection Return Policy for Eligible returns still applies)
