Vintage Bunmei Yoshikin Usuba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Original Box 2137

Experience a vintage Bunmei Yoshikin Usuba - a 200mm single-bevel carbon steel vegetable knife built for precision cutting, crafted in Japan and presented in its original box.

The Specs

• Brand: Bunmei Yoshikin
• Condition: Second hand
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Blade length: 200mm
• Total length: 370mm
• Handle: Magnolia Wood
• Construction: Fully forged, half tang
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Includes: Original box

The Bunmei Yoshikin Story

Bunmei Yoshikin is a respected Japanese cutlery manufacturer with a long history of producing traditional single-bevel knives for professional and home kitchens. The Usuba - meaning "thin blade" - is the dedicated Japanese vegetable knife, designed for the precise, paper-thin cuts demanded in kaiseki and traditional Japanese cuisine. Its flat, single-bevel edge allows the blade to glide through vegetables without crushing the cell structure, preserving texture, colour, and flavour. This 200mm carbon steel example is a serious tool for serious cooks - carbon steel takes an exceptionally keen edge and rewards regular maintenance with outstanding performance. Presented in its original box, this is a rare find in excellent second-hand condition.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not use a honing rod - single-bevel blades require professional sharpening
• Sharpen on a whetstone or send to a professional sharpener
• Store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip