Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018
Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018

Masamoto Sohonten White 2 Kasumi Deba 180mm KK2018

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The Masamoto Shiro-ko Kasumi: 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 KK line suits users with limited budget but still wanted the same cutting performance as the KS line, they are also great for beginners wanting to try out the traditional Japanese single bevel knives.

Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6th generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.   

 

Measurements 

 

  Measurements

Weight 

251 g 

Total Length

342 mm 

Tip to Heel Length

189 mm 

Blade Height at Heel

54 mm 

Width of Spine Above Heel 

7.8 mm 

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

5.7 mm 

Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

1.7 mm 

Steel

White 2 with iron clad 

Hardness

HRC 61-62 

Handle Design

Ho wood with buffalo horn