Miyabun Usuba Knife, 17cm Blade Length

This is a Miyabun usuba (thin-bladed) knife.
The blade length is approximately 17cm.
It is a single-bevel knife.
The steel type is unknown.
It has a black buffalo horn handle.

I previously listed this knife, but I have made corrections to areas of concern, re-sharpened it, and polished it.

While its shape suggests it's an usuba, its slender and smart profile is due to the balance between the blade width and length.
It is not a typical Eastern-style square usuba.
The shape is close to a *hamo-kiri* (conger eel knife).

I polished the flat and the cutting edge, resulting in a near-mirror finish.
There are still minor scratches, but overall it is in good condition and should last a long time.

The weight balance is good, and it can be used by professionals or in general households.
The sharpening was finished with a Kitayama 8000 grit whetstone and a Shapton 12000 grit whetstone.

It is extremely sharp and ready for immediate use.

● Size: Blade length approx. 170mm
● Blade thickness: Approx. 4.7mm at the thickest part of the heel
● Overall length: 320mm
● Weight: 159g

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