Details
True Left-Handed Design: The blade is crafted with a specific geometry to ensure left-handed users can make straight, flawless, and effortless, single-stroke cuts without tearing or "steering" the blade.
SK-4 High-Carbon Steel: Forged from SK-4 steel, this blade is a durable workhorse that is exceptionally easy to sharpen while taking on a razor-sharp, lasting edge. Its composition allows it to glide through delicate fish with minimal friction.
Traditional Wa-Handle: Features a lightweight, traditional Japanese octagonal Magnolia (Ho) wood handle, offering a comfortable, secure, and precise grip for the delicate control needed for sushi preparation.
Hand-Forged in Japan: Hand-forged by expert artisans, each knife is a unique piece of functional art, representing the highest standards of Japanese culinary craftsmanship.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 8.3 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 210 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | No |
| Grind | Urasuki Chisel |
| Steel Type | SK-4 Carbon |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58-60 |
| Stainless | No |
| Handle Material | Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | No |
| Brand | Minonokuni |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | Ume-1544L |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 1544-L |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $142.50 |
