Masakage Koishi knives are hand made by Kato san out of Aogami Super Steel. This steel is highly prized in the world of cutlery for its ability to take and hold very sharp edges. They also have the Koishi (meaning pebble) finish which are dimpled hammer marks that help the knives cut through ingredients without sticking.
Photo shows a 150 and a 120mm
Maker: Yoshimi Kato San
Location: Echizen Japan
Steel: Aogami Supwr
Cladding: Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime
HRC: 64
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Description
Masakage Koishi knives are hand made by Kato san out of Aogami Super Steel. This steel is highly prized in the world of cutlery for its ability to take and hold very sharp edges. They also have the Koishi (meaning pebble) finish which are dimpled hammer marks that help the knives cut through ingredients without sticking.
Photo shows a 150 and a 120mm
Maker: Yoshimi Kato San
Location: Echizen Japan
Steel: Aogami Supwr
Cladding: Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime
HRC: 64
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.