GENUINE JAPANESE CUTLERY: The MASAMOTO-SOHONTEN Knife has been in production since 1866. With a legacy spanning more than 150 years, the “MASAMOTO” name symbolizes superior quality and performance. It is the preferred choice among professional chefs, celebrities, and culinary enthusiasts alike.
MASAMOTO SOHONTEN SANTOKU KNIFE: Japanese all purpose knife called Santoku knife (Bunka Knife). This multi-purpose kitchen knife is more commonly found in Japanese households than Gyuto knives. As its name of "SANTOKU (three-purposes)", it is well suited to cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. Best kitchen knife for home cooking.
RAZOR-SHARP MASAMOTO HC SERIES: Masamoto HC is a professional product line of western-style handle kitchen knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s high purity Japanese high carbon steel "Virgin Carbon Steel” (HRC. 61-62). Compared to stainless steel knives, carbon steel blades require additional care and maintenance to avoid rust. However, carbon steel knives will maintain a very sharp edge for a long time and can be re-sharpened with relative ease.
FULL TANG BOLSTER COVERED HANDLE: The handle is heavy-duty full tang construction with stainless steel bolster and has fully curved for easy gripping. The black-colored pakkawood handle is non-slip and comfortable to grip.
PRODUCT INFORMATION - Made in Japan / Blade length: 6.7 inches (170 mm) / Blade material: Japanese High Carbon Steel (MASAMOTO's Virgin Carbon Steel) / Handle material: Pakkawood / Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC): 61-62