[MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA] Azumagata Usuba hocho 225mm Blue paper foged [MIM110403]

Usuba hocho is a suitable for cutting vegetables. Azumagata meaning is Eastern type and Bushi type. Azumagata Usuba hocho used by eastern Japan region, for example Tokyo (Edo). There is a central of Japanese in several hundred years. This 225mm edge is a slightly long size. For heavy, this kitchen knife is easy to cut hard or large vegetables with its own weight. If you want a fine work, we recommend the 210mm or 195mm one.

This kitchen knife is making the body in a traditional way that is bonded to soft iron and steel. Blue paper No.2 steel brings together the flexibility and hardness. Simply because it is a general manufacturing method, you will notice that the technical capabilities of MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is stand out.

It is edged many times in the manufacturing process, this knife is to remove the distortion many times. Blade straight, and even more attractive your food thoroughly.

What is "Haze Polish"? The haze is a border of soft iron and steel. It will appear by sharpen perfectly the body that has been forged in the forge welding and high technology. Genuine Haze Polish is a designation given to only especially the more technical and beautifully than normal Haze Polish.

After receiving an order, in order to produce, it will be necessity about 3 weeks for longest to send.

About a maker, MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA = Matsuo edges factory ( SAKAI, OSAKA pref )

MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is a brand name of Matsuo edges factory that is in SAKAI, OSAKA pref. Sakai is a kitchen knife producing area famous in the world. Among the factory of the Sakai, technology MATSUO edges blacksmith is especially good. Prominent cutlery store in Japan is coming to purchase a large number. Therefore, It is a blacksmith and grinder that is selected to chef of Japanese cuisine.
The top of master name is Yoshiaki Matsuo (photo). His skills gained from long experience are used in high-grade products. Kyohei Matsuo and Tsubasa Matsuo are Yoshiaki's cousin. They are also masters of kitchen knife griding.
* MATSUO edges factory has still a repertoire of size and material. If you want another material or another size, please let me know your request.

The notes on use about Azumagata Usuba hocho 225mm Blue paper foged [MINANMOTO-IZUMIMASA]

* Please do not twist.
* This kitchen knife has been optimized to work to slice vegetables.
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.
* Please grind with a whetstone, if it becomes difficult to cut.
* If edged tool oil is applied, it will last long more.