A Kamausuba with a sickle-shaped tip
This is a Kansai-style knife with a sickle-shaped tip, used for cutting vegetables. The tip is thin and has a straight blade. It is also used for peeling katsura.
This is a list of Kamausuba knives that can be purchased online from Jikko Hamono, a Sakai JIKKO cutlery with over 120 years of history.
Types of Steel for Kitchen Knives
This list categorizes different types of steel used in kitchen knives. The steels at the top of each list offer the best sharpness and edge retention.