After the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line "Kokuryu" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive.
Cladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly.
Handle design is western handle with options in blue pakka wood and brown scotch tune handle.
In all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with.
Measurements
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Weight |
141 g | |
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Total Length |
292 mm | |
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Tip to Heel Length |
170 mm | |
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Blade Height at Heel |
46.5 mm | |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
1.7 mm | |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
1.7 mm | |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
1.2 mm | |
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Steel |
VG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding |
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Hardness |
HRC 60 |
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Handle Design |
Western pakkawood handle | |