The KC-351 usubagata features a takefu-shiro-2 core / SUS410 stainless steel blade with a wood handle. The usubagata is popular in Kyoto, perfect for vegetable preparation, and similar in design to the nakiri.
About the 510 Series:
These knives feature hon-warikomi clad blades made of takefu-shiro-2 high carbon steel cutting core, sandwiched between SUS410 stainless steel. This provides excellent edge-retention to a hardness of HRC 62-63.
Specs
Model: | Kanetsune KC-351 Usubagata |
Made in: | Seki, Japan |
Overall Length: | " long |
Blade Material: | Takefu-Shiro-2 core / SUS410 stainless steel |
Rockwell Hardness (HRC): | 62-63 |
Blade Length: | (165mm) 6.49" long |
Handle: | Wood |