Kikusumi GHOST Kama Usuba Vegetable Knife – G3 Super Steel Hongasumi Forged + Magnolia Handle + Custom Saya [7.7″ /19.5 cm]

Kikusumi GHOST Kama Usuba Vegetable Knife – G3 Super Steel Hongasumi Forged + Magnolia Handle Black Buffalo Horn + Custom Saya [7.7″ /19.5 cm]

GHOST KAMA-USUBA  19.5 cm

*Right hand only single edge

WEIGHT: 195g / 7 oz
BLADE LENGTH: 19.5 cm / 7.7″
OVERALL LENGTH: 33 cm / 13″
BLADE HEEL THICKNESS:  4 mm
BLADE HEEL HEIGHT:  4.7 cm / 1.85″

BLADE:  G3 Super Steel (High Carbon Semi-Stainless)
HANDLE:  Magnolia Wood Octagonal
COLLAR: Black Buffalo Horn
HRC: 60-61
FORGING:   Hongasumi by 1st Rank Dentou Kogeshi Craftsman
ENGRAVING: Kikusumi Logo hand-engraved onto the blade
ORIGIN: 堺 Sakai Japan

KAMA USUBA
Chosen by Chef Norio Ueno of famed Osaka kaiseki restaurant Ichijusai Ueno, GHOST Kama Usuba knife has a uniquely shaped blade that makes it optimal for preparing vegetables and fruits. The blade has a consistent width from heel to tip so it can process vegetables evenly and with a variety of motions that allow the blade to do most of the work. . It also has a tip that tapers to a sharp point making it excelent for scoring the surface of duck, eggplant, cucumbers or whatever you want. The solid weight of the blade improves cutting consistency. Whether pushing the knife down and forward or using the Japanese katsura peeling motion, the GHOST Kama Usuba makes it easy with its thin, sharp and solid blade. This vegetable knife is a must have in kitchens processing large amounts of vegetables and fruit for smoothies, soups and salads For preparing fruit and vegetables the GHOST Kama Usuba is a remarkably consistent and precise tool to own with a beautiful look and feel that inspires. Made in Sakai.

SILVER GHOST KNIFE COLLECTION
SILVER GHOST is named for the signature luminescent white line that forms on the blade and is unique on every single blade.  The overall image evokes a genuine Japanese sword characterized by its elegance, mystery and luxurious materials.  Subtle and minimalist, the SILVER GHOST is the knife for the demanding connoisseur of luxurious hand-crafted knives.  Every blade and handle are seamlessly integrated to give the knife a feeling of balance, precision and beauty.  It is a collection of knives  designed to enhance the cook’s ability to create exceptional food.  Unleash your creativity with the Kikusumi SILVER GHOST .