Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Deba 165 mm KS2016 with SAYAThe 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

The 180mm edge length and thick spine measuring 7

this knife pairs traditional cutting performance with the maintenance characteristics of stainless steel construction

He was awarded the prestigious “Dento-kogeshi” (Master of Traditional Crafts) at a very young age (total of about 10 persons are awarded in Echizen area

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324 mm  Blade Height at Heel

T6 grade aluminum alloy is basically the best you can get in its class

Master Nishihara was the main handle maker for Tanaka western line after late Kazuyuki

but users say that soaking for a few minutes can further improve the sharpening quality

- No Splinters

4 mm at the heel

It offers a sharp cutting edge that is notably easy to sharpen