Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Usuba 195 mm KS0619 Blonde Ferrule

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Usuba 195 mm KS0619 Blonde FerruleThe Masamoto Shiro ko Hongasumi: The much loved KS line from Masamoto Sohonten. This line is the most popular line from Masamoto, forged with Hitachi Shiro ko (White 2) steel and iron clad. With only carbon added, the white steel is the most pure form of steel allowing extreme sharpness yet very easy to sharpen. The KS line has better fit and finished compared to the KK line. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has

Made In Japan by one of the most reputable sharp tools manufacturers: the GreenBell

An octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling during culinary tasks

52 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

Just like a Samurai sword

Similar in function to a traditional European "steel" these rods are meant to "hone" or gently realign your edge

The gyuto's blade has a thin profile

156 g  Total Length

9 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1

Steel: HAP-40 Core with Stainless Damascus Cladding

and stands 40 mm tall at the heel

we are now proud to offer his professional single bevel line - Blue1 yaganiba with beautifully finished spine and choil

Since each stone comes with its own Nagura Stone