DETAIL
This is a right-handed single-bevel knife.
■Item Description■
Condition: New / Needs Sharpening (The edge can cut copy paper, but not newspaper.)
Blade length : 4.7 inches (120mm)
Overall length : 9.7 inches (245mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 2.7mm
Item Weight : 3.5 oz (100g)
Blade Edge : Single-bevel (for right-handed)
Blade Material : Blue Super Carbon Steel with Soft Iron
HRC : 65-67
Handle Material : Natural wood
Ferrule : Plastic
Country/Region of Manufacture : Banshu (Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan)
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item.
This is a small, versatile Deba knife manufactured in the Banshu region (Ono City and Miki City), one of Japan's leading cutlery manufacturing areas. The material is blue super carbon steel. The official Japanese name for this knife is 'Ajikiri knife,' which refers to a knife used for filleting and cutting small fish, like Horse Mackerel. Although it is primarily used for filleting and cutting small fish, many people use it as a single-beveled all-purpose knife due to its shape and size. The single bevel provides excellent sharpness, though it requires some practice to use effectively as an all-purpose knife.
Of course, this knife has Urasuki. Please take a look at the last three photos. Urasuki is the concave surface on the backside of the blade that creates an air pocket when the blade slices through food. This helps reduce drag and creates a smoother surface, allowing you to make faster, cleaner cuts. By the way, Urasuki is often found on traditional Japanese single-bevel knives (e.g., Yanagiba knives, Deba knives, and Usuba knives). Note, however, that some brands and models have recently omitted this special process.
This knife was sourced directly from an individual craftsman. As a result, it does not come with a dedicated or decorative package. This is also why the price is kept low despite being a single-bevel knife made from Blue Super carbon steel.
The right side of the blade is engraved with four characters. The first two characters mean "Banshu," and the remaining two characters mean "Ono."
The left side of the blade is engraved with six characters. The top two characters mean "blue carbon steel," and the bottom four characters mean "super."
The sticker on the ferrule says “Aogami Super,” which is the Japanese name for Blue Super carbon steel.
・What is Banshu Ono?
“Banshu Ono” is not a brand name, but rather a description of the origin of this knife. It was made by an individual craftsman in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, which is part of the traditional Banshu cutlery area. This knife was produced not by a company, but by a craftsman working independently, and his name is not disclosed. Many craftsmen who produce OEM items also do not make their names public, probably due to contractual reasons.
・Others
Please note that this knife is prone to rust across the entire blade surface. Be sure to wipe it dry thoroughly after each use, as it will rust quickly if left wet.
