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Usuba

Vegetable In-hand Peeling
The Japanese kitchen knife "usuba" is a traditional vegetable knife known for its precision and sharpness, essential for delicate cutting tasks in Japanese cuisine. This knife is particularly celebrated for "katsuramuki," a technique of slicing vegetables such as cucumbers and radishes into extremely thin, continuous sheets. There are two main styles of usuba knives: the standard usuba and the kamagata usuba. The standard usuba features a straight-edged blade, perfect for clean cuts and chopping, while the kamagata usuba has a slightly curved tip, which is advantageous for intricate decorative cuts and peeling. Both types are typically made from high-carbon steel, ensuring a sharp, durable edge essential for the precise work required in preparing traditional Japanese dishes.

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St Peters

HQ
Unit 2, 2 Bishop St
St Peters, NSW 2044
(02) 8234 8818 sales@knivesandstones.com.au
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Closed weekends

Enter via Bishop St. Limited parking — please find nearby street parking.

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Crows Nest

Open Weekends
107 West St
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
(02) 8234 8848
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Wed & Thu
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Canberra

Kakumei
Unit 3, 32 Lonsdale St
Braddon, ACT 2612
(02) 8234 8808
Wed–Thu 10:30am–4:30pm Fri–Sat 10:30am–6pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm Closed Mon & Tue
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