Tadashi Enami is a nationally certified Dentoukogeishi (master of traditional crafts) specializing in forging knives using the wakashizuke technique of bonding iron to hard steel when making single-bevel knives. He uses iron powder and heat to do this, which is customary with old-school blacksmiths in Japan.
Blacksmith: Tadashi Enami
Location: Sakai, Japan
Specialty: Single-beveled knives
Awards: Dentoukogeishi
Construction: Ni Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered) Kurouchi
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2
Edge Grind: Single Bevel, Right Handed
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Weight: 7.0 oz (198 g)
Edge Length: 170 mm
Total Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.5 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 45.0 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) great usubaPosted By: am
This 180 mm usuba by Enami is excellent. Very sharp and well made. Thickness and also width of the blade is perfect for watermelons, etc. The knife has a good heft to it and the both the blade & handle are very well made also. Good investment to your collection for fruit and veggies that are too hefty for a nakiri
This 180 mm usuba by Enami is excellent. Very sharp and well made. Thickness and also width of the blade is perfect for watermelons, etc. The knife has a good heft to it and the both the blade & handle are very well made also. Good investment to your collection for fruit and veggies that are too hefty for a nakiri
