Crafted in Sakai, Japan the Gorobei range of traditional Japanese chef knife are a performance tool at an entry level price. A great workhorse, or professional level introduction into single bevel Japanese knives.
- Hitohira Gorobei Japanese Kitchen Knife
- 195mm Usuba Knife - Left Handed
- White #3 (Shirogami), Soft Iron Clad
- Left Handed Single Bevel
- Ho Wood & Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand crafted in Japan
- 340mm Overall Length / 1783mm Blade Edge Length / 3.6mm Blade Thickness / 48mm Blade Height / 226g
* As our kitchen knives are hand-made (some with natural materials like timber), small variation to size and colour may occur.
* Non stainless steel kitchen and chef knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust. Even though this can easily be removed if it does occur, we recommend you hand wash and thoroughly dry after each use, do not use a dishwasher. For extended storage, coat in an oil like our Tsubaki.
Japanese Kitchen Knife | Usuba (Vegetable Knife)
Usuba knives are a specialist Japanese vegetable knife much like their Nakiri knife cousins. They do differ however in their edge geometry, with the traditional Japanese Usuba being a single bevel grind. It's worth noting that you need to choose a left hand or right hand grind, depending on your preference.
Usuba knives have a flat profile which aids in push chopping but does make rock style cutting a little uncomfortable. Chefs that cook with vegetables often really appreciate this style, quite specialised but it excels in this cooking arena.
Usuba knives have a flat profile which aids in push chopping but does make rock style cutting a little uncomfortable. Chefs that cook with vegetables often really appreciate this style, quite specialised but it excels in this cooking arena.