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The handle is directional and pre-installed specifically for right-hand operation. Spine thickness measures 2.2mm at the heel, tapering to 1.8mm at the mid-point and 0.9mm near the tip to support precise slicing work. As a monosteel stainless blade, it does not require the reactive steel maintenance associated with carbon cores, though the steel composition can present sharpening challenges. 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This KS Series knife features a 270mm blade forged from Hitachi Shirogami #2 monosteel with a Migaki surface finish, measuring 38mm in heel height and tapering from 2.2mm at the spine to 0.8mm near the tip. The slim profile reduces surface contact during slicing tasks, making it suitable for carving meats, terrines, and patés with minimal friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 steel at 61-62 HRC offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but is reactive carbon steel that requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The blade pairs with a D-shaped Ho Wood handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule, designed specifically for right-hand operation. Weighing 132g with a total length of 445mm, this Tokyo-made slicer reflects Masamoto Sohonten's traditional construction standards established in 1866. 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The blade measures 212mm from tip to heel with a 46.9mm height at the heel, providing adequate clearance for knuckles during vertical chopping tasks on cutting boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis santoku weighs 156g with a total length of 333mm and spine widths measuring 1.7mm above the heel, 1.2mm at the middle, and 0.8mm near the tip. The stainless clad monosteel construction requires standard washing and drying after use without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steel. As part of the TUS line, this knife serves as a straightforward option for household food preparation where consistent performance is required. 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As a monosteel construction without stainless cladding, this reactive blade requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The D-shaped WA handle is crafted from Ho wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a functional grip that pairs with the nimble blade profile. Masamoto Sohonten produces this knife in Tokyo, continuing a tradition established in 1866 that formalised knife production in the Kanto region. The maker is recognised for consistent quality in professional applications, and this SW series model reflects that focus on functional excellence for daily use. 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