Kanetsune Usubagata 165mm KC-946 - VG-1 Stainless Core With SUS410 Tsuchime Blade And Black Plywood Handle
The Kanetsune Usubagata 165mm KC-946 is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife built for precision prep. Designed for serious home cooks and professionals who value clean, controlled cuts, it pairs a compact 6.5-inch blade with a lightweight, balanced handle.
- Blade length: 6.5" (16.51 cm) blade; 11.5" (29.21 cm) overall length
- Blade material: VG-1 stainless core with SUS410 stainless outer layer, featuring a Tsuchime hammered finish
- Blade style: Usubagata blade designed for precise vegetable work and delicate slicing
- Finish: Tsuchime (hammered) texture helps reduce sticking and enhances food release
- Handle: Black plywood handle for a lightweight, balanced grip
- Construction: Clad blade construction combines edge retention with stainless durability
- Packaging: Boxed for safe storage and gifting
With its precise, thin profile and balanced feel, this knife excels at cleanly slicing herbs, daikon, carrots, and other vegetables with minimal effort. The VG-1 core delivers reliable edge retention, while the SUS410 cladding offers excellent corrosion resistance in a kitchen environment. The Tsuchime finish reduces drag and helps foods release more smoothly, making repetitive cuts quicker and less tiring. Ideal for cooks who value finesse in vegetable prep, the KC-946 is well-suited for both professional kitchens and well-equipped home setups, and its boxed packaging makes it a thoughtful gift or ready-to-store addition to your knife collection.