Kenmei (けんめい) Japanese Style Carbon Steel Knife

Kenmei (けんめい) means 'wisdom' and the Kenmei from our Japanese style carbon steel knife selection also strives for the same. It is a Usuba knife, which means it is perfectly suited for vegetables. Precise cuts and fine slices made easy with the Kenmei.

Key features:

• 2mm thick blade made from high carbon steel
• Good edge retention
• Easy to resharpen
• Weighs 240 gm 
• Good for precise cuts of vegetables 

Kenmei's knife blade is made from recycled leaf springs, which are recovered from the suspension system of trucks and cars, while the handle is made from varnished Golden Cassia wood, native to Vietnam. If you go for the light or brown options with the Kenmei, please note that slight variation in color is expected as the wood is natural. 

Handmade products from a small family run blacksmith cooperative. From the carbon steel blade to the handle, everything is hand made and perfectly imperfect.

Please consider when purchasing that each and every knife is individual, slightly different and small beauty flaws are there, which will not influence the performance of the knife!

Also, check out our blog on how to take care and maintain your carbon steel knife here. 

Enjoy your purchase and we would love to hear from you about your experience.