Damascus Usuba Advice

[godfrd824]

So my girl has been hinting at a Damascus Usuba with Western handles;

This one to be specific;
http://www.amazon.com/YOSHIHIRO-Ham...qid=1360107703&sr=8-1&keywords=damascus+usuba

Now what I wanna know is, can I find better than that for a similar price.

 

[franzb69]

that looks more like a double bevel nakiri.

an usuba is single bevel.

i have a 135mm petty in the same brand.

i think you should check out other knife makers instead.


look into japanesechefknives, japaneseknifeimports, chefknivestogo, etc.

 

[sharpandsafe]

look into japanesechefknives, japaneseknifeimports, chefknivestogo, etc.

:thumbup: This.

Usuba - single (chisel-grind) bevel - must be sure to order appropriate right, or left handed version - probably easier to sharpen freehand at home
Nakiri - western-style double bevel. In my experience there are more of these available at reasonable prices, and in stainless, than Usubas