Find my knifebetaUsuba
薄刃An usuba is a single-bevel Japanese knife for fine vegetable work such as katsuramuki, typically 180–210 mm.
Price guide
Typical price (median across shops): ¥35,600
Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Usuba in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).
Shops that carry it
Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)
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- Best for
- Fine Japanese veg work (katsuramuki)
- Length
- 180–210 mm
- Edge
- Single bevel
- Steel
- Ask in store
- Care
- Hardguide
- Price
- From about $150 (HD) / Aritsugu kama-usuba ¥22,000–25,000
Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.
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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.
Updated: 2026-11-15
