Honed from spine to edge to attain a thin-bladed, razor-sharp blade, the Usuba knife boasts a broad 7" blade with a blunt tip, making it the knife of choice for chopping vegetables. The carbonized bamboo handle is attached to a high carbon, stainless alloy blade that has been heated and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 58...meaning it will keep a superb edge. Like the Mu Deba (see SKU #50.mud), the Usuba blade has a single-bevel, desigued to reduce drag and cleanly separate from food. Made in Seki, Japan.