Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm KS4630

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm KS4630The 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 and iron clad. 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. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has

and I have since asked Togashi-san

this Tokujou line represents an intermediate level WA honcho crafted by a collective of skilled blacksmiths

cooktop or other home appliances

providing a sturdy grip for precise handling during culinary tasks

Hienn (飛燕 the Flying Swallow)

The combination of traditional Usuba profile

This directional handle is pre-installed for specific hand operation and provides a light

this knife features an Inox stainless steel blade hardened to 57-59 HRC with a Migaki surface finish

It pairs with a D-shaped ho wood handle secured by a black buffalo horn ferrule

(NOTE: The noodle cutting blade

see here) in some of his limited runs

491 mm  Tip to Heel Length