Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Petty 165mm KS4216

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Petty 165mm KS4216The Masamoto Shiro ko Hongasumi: The much loved KS line from Masamoto Sohonten. This line is the most popular line from Masamoto, forged with Hitachi Shiro ko (White 2) steel. With only carbon added, the white steel is the most pure form of steel allowing extreme sharpness yet very easy to sharpen. The KS line has better fit and finished compared to the KK line. The double bevel line of the KS series is a monosteel construction. Masamoto Sohonten, the

Very popular stainless steel from Hitachi

Can be placed on lager cutting boards

supported by a D-shaped ho wood handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule designed specifically for right-handed operation

I really like the Tamahagane knives because some of their features and designs are just quite unique compared to a lot of the consumer grade knives that are already out there (and look identical):

Similar in function to a traditional European "steel" these rods are meant to "hone" or gently realign your edge

You are probably quite familiar with Seki

5mm heel height and substantial spine thickness of 5

195 mm 210 mm Weight 418g 443 g Total Length 300 mm 315 mm Tip to Heel Length 195 mm 213 mm Blade Height at Heel 86 mm 93 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 1

0 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 1

Because only with the help of my fellow customers that I am able to convince Tanaka-san about the genuine need in the market of this Blue 2 with stainless clad line

188 g  Total Length

491 mm  Tip to Heel Length