Description
The Kenmei (けんめい) Japanese Style Carbon Steel Knife, embodying ‘wisdom’ in its precise cuts. As a Usuba knife, it’s the perfect companion for slicing vegetables with utmost precision.
Key Features:
- Robust 2mm thick blade crafted from recycled leaf springs
- Impressive edge retention
- Easy to resharpen
- Weighs 240 gm
- Ideal for precise vegetable cuts
Kenmei’s blade, sourced from recycled leaf springs, guarantees durability and precision. Its handle, carved from varnished Golden Cassia wood native to Vietnam, displays natural beauty with slight color variations.
Handcrafted by a small family-run blacksmith cooperative, each Kenmei knife is perfectly imperfect, showcasing unique beauty flaws that in no way affect its stellar performance.
Enjoy your purchase and we would love to hear from you about your experience!
Materials
Carbon steel blade, with a varnished Golden Cassia wood handle for the Japanese styles and roasted Chinaberry wood handle for the rustic styles
Care Instructions
Wipe After Use
After use IMMEDIATELY wipe/clean with the soft side of the sponge and DRY IT! Otherwise rust will set in! The juice from onion, apple & lemon will cause stains quickly!
Sharpen
Make it a regular habit to sharpen your knife at the non-glazed rim on the bottom of a ceramic plate or cup for a quick fix. Best results are achieved using a whetstone
No dishwasher
Never put your knife in the dishwasher
Oil regularly
Oil it once in a while with canola oil or food grade mineral oil
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