Japanese Usuba Knife 210mm Keisuke 慶介 kitchen knife Shirogami 2 steel

The Japanese Usuba Knife 210mm by Keisuke (慶介) is a retired professional tool from a high-end Japanese restaurant chef. Forged from premium Shirogami #2 (White Paper No. 2) carbon steel, this knife has been meticulously maintained and remains in exceptional condition, exhibiting ultimate razor-sharp sharpness that the steel is renowned for.


Weighing significantly more than typical usuba knives, it offers a substantial and authoritative feel in the hand, yet remains remarkably easy to sharpen due to the pure, reactive nature of Shirogami 2. Most notably, unlike traditional thin-edged usuba with sharp spines, this example features a carefully rounded and polished spine—a rare and thoughtful safety detail that prevents finger abrasion during extended use, making it exceptionally user-friendly for a professional single-bevel blade.