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 - Usuba

The Usuba (薄刃) translates to "thin-blade". It is a traditional single bevel knife specialized in working with vegetables.

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.

About the Finish - Kasumi

Kasumi (霞) means "mist" and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kamagata Usuba 195 mm KS0719	$378.00	Sold by K&S - Sydney	Ships from Australia
Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Usuba 195 mm KS0619 Blonde Ferrule	$378.00	Sold by K&S - Sydney	Ships from Australia

Masamoto Sohonten Shirogami #2 Kasumi Migaki Usuba 195mm

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Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kamagata Usuba 195 mm KS0719

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Usuba 195 mm KS0619 Blonde Ferrule

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