Specification Brand : Yoshihiro BulletPoint1 : Grade: Ginsan Hongasumi Mizu Yaki / Knife Type: Edo Usuba (Vegetable Chef )Knife BulletPoint2 : Steel Type: Ginsan-ko High Carbon Stain Resistant Steel BulletPoint3 : Blade: Single-Edged / Blade Length: Available in 7.75"(195mm), and 8.25"(210mm) BulletPoint4 : BOLSTER: Water Buffalo Horn (BOLSTER COLOR -VARIES) / Handle Material: Octagonal Shitan BulletPoint5 : Hardness Rockwell C scale: 62-63 / Saya Cover : Included Color : Black ConstructionType : Forged ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier : 4985055009023 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier1 : 0700736843833 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier2 : 700736843833 ItemLength : 11.42 inches ItemName : Yoshihiro Hongasumi Ginsan (Hakugin) High Carbon Stainless Steel Edo Usuba Japanese Vegetable Chef's Knife (7.5"(195mm)) ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 2.9 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 35.9 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 9.4 centimeters ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemTypeKeyword : usuba-knives Manufacturer : Yoshihiro Material : stainless steel ModelNumber : GIUSED195SH PartNumber : EBM-4580500 ProductDescription : Ginsan blends traditional methods of knife making with modern metallurgy. Ginsan is a breakthrough in the incorporation of high carbon steel and stain resistant metallic elements. With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62-63, they offer a rare combination of traditional Japanese high carbon knives with stainless steel properties. Hongasumi translates as true mist and refers to the beautiful mist like patterns on the blade that are formed when Ginsan (HRC 62-63) is forged with iron. Ginsan steel is forged by our master artisans to create traditional Japanese knives of the highest quality that can provide peace of mind in high paced environments. Our Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Hongasumi Ginsanko knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted Magnolia wood handle affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, and a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya" is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. One of the most sought after of knives and fast becoming a new essential companion to the popular chef knife is the traditional Japanese vegetable knife known as the Edo Usuba. The Edo Usuba is reminiscent of a small cleaver and has a blunt tip that comes in handy for such things as cutting the eye out of a potato. This knife is cherished for its ability to chop through root vegetables to thinly slicing delicate tomatoes. From prepping greens for a salad to chopping vegetables for a main dish, the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional. Available in 7.75"(195mm), and 8.25";(210mm) with a limited life time warranty. Japanese knives should always be sharpened and honed on premium quality Japanese water stones. ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2010-07-26T21:00:00.000Z Size : 7.5"(195mm) UnspscCode : 52151700