About the Maker - Masamoto Sohonten

Masamoto Sohonten (正本総本店) was founded towards the end of the Edo period in 1866 by Minosuke Matsuzawa, the first generation of Matsuzawa knife craftsmen. The founder devoted his life to developing crafting techniques and producing consistently high quality knives. Over six generations, Masamoto Sohonten has been refining and protecting the founder's integrity.

About the Shape - Gyuto

The Gyuto (牛刀) is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that has a double-bevel blade, meaning it is sharpened on both sides. It is similar to the western-style chef’s knife, but it is usually thinner, lighter, and sharper. The name Gyuto means “cow sword” in Japanese, because it was originally used for slicing beef.

About the Steel - Shirogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) No. 2 steel is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

Masamoto Sohonten Shirogami #2 Gyuto 330mm

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