Great for novices and experienced cooks, this Masutani line packs a powerful knife with an excellent price!

The steel is VG10 wrapped in stainless Damascus. In the hands of a master, VG10 is a gold standard for stainless knives. It takes on an excellent edge that maintains sharpness for an extended period of time.

Kunio Masutani operates a shop in Echizen and is awarded the highest honors of traditional craftsman. He is a pioneer of machine use in crafting knives and is the uncle of President Masutani of Ryusen Hamano.

Specs:

• Origin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Masutani Hamono
• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Blade
• Construction: San Mai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
• Hagane (Core Steel): VG10
• Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
• Hardness: 60-61 HRC
• Hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)
• Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
• Blade Height (at heel): 51mm

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. Do not place in a dishwasher, nor soak in water. Ever!

- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.