{"title":"Masamoto Sohonten Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masamoto-ks-hon-kasumi-gyokuhaku-ko-210mm-gyuto-ks3124-with-magnolia-buffalo-handle-and-masamoto-magnolia-saya-sheath","title":"Masamoto KS 240mm Gyuto (KS3124)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle introduction is needed for this highly sought-after gyuto from Masamoto. The KS series is Masamoto's premium Gyukuhaku-ko line. All knives in the the KS series are made of Shirogami #2 steel (White No. 2) and gone through the highest level of hand polishing and sharpening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional Saya: the optional saya is custom made by Masamoto specifically for your knife, and is not a generic Masamoto saya. Because of this, the saya is snugly fitted, and no pin is needed to secure the saya. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Masamoto Sohonten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Shirogami #2 (Gyukuhaku-ko \/ White #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Marushinogi (D-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 138mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 403mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 176g (6.20oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTrademark Masamoto Sohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\" (登錄 正本 総本店)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Custom fitted Magnolia Saya (no pin needed!) made by Masamoto with Masamoto logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 総本店\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"No Saya \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":32142993522784,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBK","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Saya \/ Marble Buffalo Horn","offer_id":38426107838645,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBA","price":419.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Saya \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":38426105708725,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBW","price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saya Included \/ Marble Buffalo Horn","offer_id":38426107871413,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBA2","price":469.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saya Included \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":35285091451037,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBK2","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saya Included \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":45817025888475,"sku":"MSS2ZXXGY240DMBW2","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MSS2ZXXGY240DMBK_001_bba37b41-572a-4d1f-b9ec-b1e5d6d21fd3.jpg?v=1733994501"},{"product_id":"masamoto-ks-shirogami-2-honkasumi-yanagiba","title":"Masamoto KS Shirogami #2 Honkasumi Yanagiba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KS series is Masamoto's premium Hon-Kasumi Gyukuhaku-ko line. All knives in the KS series are made of Shirogami #2 steel (White No. 2) and gone through the highest level of hand polishing and sharpening. This excellent shirogami steel yanagiba is finished with a refined kasumi finish. \u003cstrong\u003eFor right-handed use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.403233151183969%;\"\u003e210mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.86452641165755%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKS0421\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.403233151183969%;\"\u003e240mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.86452641165755%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKS0424\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.403233151183969%;\"\u003e270mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.86452641165755%;\"\u003eKS0427\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.403233151183969%;\"\u003e300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 84.86452641165755%;\"\u003eKS0430\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: \u003cspan\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Awase\u003cspan\u003e (Kasumi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eSingle Bevel (Right-handed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): \u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyukuhaku-ko \/ White #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane: Soft Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: \u003cspan\u003e62-63\u003c\/span\u003e HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\") \/ \u003cspan\u003e270mm (10.6\") \/ 300mm (11.8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 30mm \/ 30mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e33mm \/ 36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 4.0mm \/ 4.0mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e4.2mm \/ 4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003cspan\u003eMarushinogi (\u003c\/span\u003eD-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003eJapanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black \/ White Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 130mm \/ 136mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e150mm \/ 160mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 123g(4.34oz) \/ 143g(5.04oz) \/ \u003cspan\u003e179g (6.31oz) \/ 219g (7.73oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular steel type found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e stainless steel, therefore you need to clean after use and keep dry to avoid rust. Patina will develop naturally on Shirogami steel. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Surface: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharpening: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"210mm (KS0421) \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":35336253079709,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG210DMBK","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm (KS0421) \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":39484635054261,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG210DMBW","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm (KS0424) \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":35336253112477,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG240DMBK","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"270mm (KS0427) \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":39484635087029,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG270DMBK","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"270mm (KS0427) \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":34786428616861,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG270DMBW","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm (KS0430) \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":39484635119797,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG300DMBK","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm (KS0430) \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":34786454405277,"sku":"MSS2KXXYG300DMBW","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MSS2KXXYG240DMBK001b_9ed02ae1-277c-49c9-bace-ed071542be73.jpg?v=1729051933"},{"product_id":"masamoto-ks-usuba","title":"Masamoto KS Shirogami #2 Honkasumi Kanto Usuba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KS series is Masamoto's premium Hon-Kasumi Gyukuhaku-ko line. All knives in the KS series are made of Shirogami #2 steel (White No. 2) and gone through the highest level of hand polishing and sharpening. This excellent shirogami steel usuba is finished with a refined kasumi finish. \u003cstrong\u003eFor right-handed use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0619\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0621\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0622\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kanto Usuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Awase\u003cspan\u003e (Kasumi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eSingle Bevel (Right-handed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): \u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyukuhaku-ko \/ White #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane: Soft Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: \u003cspan\u003e62-63\u003c\/span\u003e HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\") \/ 195mm (7.7\") \/ 210mm (8.3\") \/225mm (8.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 43mm \/ 44mm \/ 49mm \/ 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 3.5mm \/ 3.7mm \/ 4.2mm \/ 4.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 3.0mm \/ 3.3mm \/ 3.6mm \/ 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMarushinogi (\u003c\/span\u003eD-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003eJapanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134mm \/ 137mm \/ 143mm \/ 144mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 324mm \/ 344mm \/ 364mm \/ 380mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 180g (6.35oz) \/ 184g (6.49oz) \/ 250g (8.82oz) \/ 332g (11.71oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular steel type found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e stainless steel, therefore you need to clean after use and keep dry to avoid rust. Patina will develop naturally on Shirogami steel. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Surface: \u003c\/b\u003eWood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. 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This excellent shirogami steel kamagata usuba is finished with a refined kasumi finish. \u003cstrong\u003eFor right-handed use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0718\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0719\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS0721\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kamagata Usuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Awase (\u003cspan\u003eKasumi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eSingle Bevel (Right-handed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): \u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyukuhaku-ko \/ White #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane: Soft Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: \u003cspan\u003e62-63\u003c\/span\u003e HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\") \/ 195mm (7.7\") \/ 210mm (8.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 42mm \/ 47mm \/ 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 3.8mm \/ 4.3mm \/ 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 3.6mm \/ 3.9mm \/ 4.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003cspan\u003eMarushinogi (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-shaped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003eJapanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134mm \/ 136mm \/ 139mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 324mm \/ 341mm \/ 362mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 176g (6.21oz) \/ 233g (8.22oz) \/ 248g (8.75oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMasamoto\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular steel type found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). 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With trademark in Japanese Kanji \"Masamoto (正本)\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. 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The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: VG5021 \/ VG5024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm \/ 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm \/ 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.7mm \/ 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 114mm \/ 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 327mm \/ 369mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 174g (6.14oz) \/ 256g (9.03oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. 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Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. 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The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: VG5218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 118mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 299mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 166g (5.86oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35476936556701,"sku":"MS1AZXXSK180WRSK","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MS1AZXXSK180WDPK001.jpg?v=1596553616"},{"product_id":"masamoto-vg-petty","title":"Masamoto VG Series Petty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives in Masamoto’s VG Series are made of Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel (58-59 HRC), which is ultra-durable and ultra-tough. The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVG6312 \/ VG6315\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 120mm (4.7\") \/ 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 27mm \/ 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.7mm \/ 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm \/ 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western\u003cspan\u003e-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 106mm \/ 107mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 234mm \/ 265mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 81g (2.86oz) \/ 105g (3.70oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"120mm","offer_id":36196732797085,"sku":"MS1AZXXPT120WRSK","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":35477090664605,"sku":"MS1AZXXPT150WRSK","price":133.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MS1AZXXPT150WDPK001a_2b5685a1-8283-4a42-af04-503451e2ab6c.jpg?v=1686638559"},{"product_id":"masamoto-honesuki-vg5614","title":"Masamoto VG Series 145mm Honesuki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives in Masamoto’s VG Series are made of Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel (58-59 HRC), which is ultra-durable and ultra-tough. The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: VG5614\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Honesuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 145mm (5.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 270mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 175g (6.17oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35477157740701,"sku":"MS1AZXXHS145WRSK","price":185.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MS1AZXXHS145WRSK001.jpg?v=1596554359"},{"product_id":"masamoto-ct-series-gyuto","title":"Masamoto CT Series Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasamoto’s CT Series knives are made of entry-grade Japanese high carbon steel, heat-treated to 58-59 HRC, ground to a 70\/30 double-bevel edge and hand-sharpened to perfect sharpness.  The full tang construction allows the knives to have a very balanced weight distribution; and the elegant red sandalwood handles are nicely polished together with the bolster for a secure, comfortable grip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: CT5021 \/ CT5024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Japanese High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm \/ 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm \/ 2.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm \/ 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Red \u003cspan\u003eSandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 118mm \/ 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 339mm \/ 370mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 187g (6.60oz) \/ 212g (7.48oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eThe Best\u003c\/em\u003e\" (最上)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well-known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is made with Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"210mm (CT5021)","offer_id":35483109327005,"sku":"MSXCZXXGY210WDCB","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm (CT5024)","offer_id":35483366424733,"sku":"MSXCZXXGY240WDCB","price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MSXCZXXGY210WDCB001b_7948deb1-b27b-4c08-9a38-391e22e62c2f.jpg?v=1729052013"},{"product_id":"masamoto-santoku-ct5218","title":"Masamoto CT Series 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasamoto’s CT Series knives are made of entry-grade Japanese high carbon steel, heat-treated to 58-59 HRC, ground to a 70\/30 double-bevel edge and hand-sharpened to perfect sharpness.  The full tang construction allows the knives to have a very balanced weight distribution; and the elegant red sandalwood handles are nicely polished together with the bolster for a secure, comfortable grip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: CT5218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Japanese High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Red \u003cspan\u003eSandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 168g (5.93oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eThe Best\u003c\/em\u003e\" (最上)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is made with Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35483539308701,"sku":"MSXCZXXSK180WDCB","price":163.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MSXCZXXSK180WDCB001a_3d87f1a1-ceca-4de8-b612-c28b41a3f093.jpg?v=1673954958"},{"product_id":"masamoto-ct-petty","title":"Masamoto CT Series Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasamoto’s CT Series knives are made of entry-grade Japanese high carbon steel, heat-treated to 58-59 HRC, ground to a 70\/30 double-bevel edge and hand-sharpened to perfect sharpness.  The full tang construction allows the knives to have a very balanced weight distribution; and the elegant red sandalwood handles are nicely polished together with the bolster for a secure, comfortable grip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: CT6312 \/ CT6315\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Japanese High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 120mm (4.7\") \/ 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 27mm \/ 27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.6mm \/ 4.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.3mm \/ 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-S\u003cspan\u003ehaped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Red Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 105mm \/ 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 235mm \/ 261mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 78g (2.75oz) \/ 85g (3.00oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eThe Best\u003c\/em\u003e\" (最上)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is made with Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. 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The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is made with Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e high carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. 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All knives in the KS series are made of Shirogami #2 steel (White No. 2) and gone through the highest level of hand polishing and sharpening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Saya: the optional saya is custom made by Masamoto specifically for your knife, and is not a generic Masamoto saya. Because of this, the saya is snugly fitted, and no pin is needed to secure the saya. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis knife is also available in 240mm Blade Length (\u003ca href=\"\/en-sg\/collections\/masamoto-sohonten\/products\/masamoto-ks-hon-kasumi-gyokuhaku-ko-210mm-gyuto-ks3124-with-magnolia-buffalo-handle-and-masamoto-magnolia-saya-sheath?variant=32142993522784\"\u003eKS3124\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Monosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Shirogami #2 (Gyukuhaku-ko \/ White #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Marushinogi (D-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Buffalo Horn \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 132mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 370mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 135g (4.76oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTrademark Masamoto Sohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\" (登錄 正本 総本店)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Saya: a custom-fitted Magnolia Saya made by Masamoto (no pin needed!) with Masamoto logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 総本店\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is not stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. 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The KS series is Masamoto's premium Gyukuhaku-ko line. All knives in the KS series are made of Shirogami #2 steel (White No. 2) and gone through the highest level of hand polishing and sharpening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Saya: the optional saya is custom made by Masamoto specifically for your knife, and is not a generic Masamoto saya. 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The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is not stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. 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