Minonokuni Sakura Damascus 210mm Usuba

A union of traditional artistry and high-performance materials, the Minonokuni Sakura Usuba (SKU: Sakura-1615) is a precision tool crafted for the specialist. Its purpose is to perform meticulous vegetable work with unparalleled ease and accuracy.

The Damascus Blade:

The soul of this knife is its striking Shirogami-Ko Damascus blade. The construction features a core of high-purity Shirogami-ko (White Steel #1), a carbon steel revered by Japanese bladesmiths for its ability to achieve an incredibly sharp edge. This hard cutting core is protected by layers of softer steel forge-welded around it, creating the elegant, wave-like pattern characteristic of Damascus steel. This process provides the perfect blend of properties: the extreme sharpness of the Shirogami core with the added durability and resilience of the Damascus cladding.

Hardened to a Rockwell Hardness of 60/62, the blade offers exceptional edge retention through rigorous use. The 210mm (8.3-inch) blade is ground to a traditional Urasuki Chisel profile—a single-bevel edge with a concave hollow on the back. This specialized grind is the key to creating razor-thin, clean slices while minimizing friction and preventing food from sticking.