Masamoto Sohonten Kiritsuke Shaped Sujihiki 255mm MV Stainless (MV4425S) with SAYA

Masamoto Sohonten Kiritsuke Shaped Sujihiki 255mm MV Stainless (MV4425S) with SAYAThe Masamoto MV Stainess Laser line, super thin and flexible knives in monosteel construction. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6th generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese

It will also help maintain the flatness between lapping

The tsuchime hammered finish complements the durable build oriented towards non-professional household use

This is a highly desirable feature that is missing from other brands

The 1000/6000 stone is a step up compared to the 1000/3000 counterpart

one was a stack of half finished 540mm Maguro-kiri (tuna knife)

490 mm  Tip to Heel Length

For the consumer market

Weight: 181 g

It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill

unlike the traditional KING stones

for an average user it is even less likely to wear one out in a reasonable time

Ho wood with buffalo horn