# Usuba (薄刃)

An usuba is a single-bevel Japanese knife for fine vegetable work such as katsuramuki, typically 180–210 mm.

- Best for: Fine Japanese veg work (katsuramuki)
- Length: 180–210 mm
- Edge: Single bevel
- Steel: Ask in store
- Care: Hard
- Price: From about $150 (HD) / Aritsugu kama-usuba ¥22,000–25,000

## Shops that carry it

1. Kama-Asa
2. Jikko Kappabashi
3. Tsubaya
4. Aritsugu Tsukiji
5. Hitohira
6. Kiya Nihonbashi

## Common questions

### What is a usuba?

An usuba is a single-bevel Japanese knife for fine vegetable work such as katsuramuki, typically 180–210 mm.

### What size is a Usuba?

Typically 180–210 mm.

### Is a Usuba single or double bevel?

Single bevel. Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

### How much does a Usuba cost?

From about $150 (HD) / Aritsugu kama-usuba ¥22,000–25,000

### Where can I buy a Usuba in Tokyo?

This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.

## Sources

- https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/
- https://www.aritsugu.jp/

Updated: 2026-11-15

https://findmyknife.net/en/knives/usuba/

## Price guide

Typical price (median across shops): ¥35,600. Under ¥10,000: 1/6, ¥10,000–30,000: 6/6, ¥30,000–50,000: 6/6, ¥50,000+: 4/6. Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Usuba in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).