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Masamoto Sohonten  |  SKU: MASA_KA0430

Masamoto Sohonten Aoko Hongasumi (KA, Blue 2) Yanagiba 300 mm with Saya

$1,029.95
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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 

203 g 

Total Length

457 mm 

Tip to Heel Length

289 mm 

Blade Height at Heel

34 mm 

Width of Spine Above Heel 

4.4 mm 

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

3.0 mm 

Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

1.0 mm 

Steel

Blue 2 with iron clad 

Hardness

61 to 62 

Handle Design

Ho wood with buffalo horn

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Masamoto Sohonten

Masamoto Sohonten Aoko Hongasumi (KA, Blue 2) Yanagiba 300 mm with Saya

$1,029.95

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 

203 g 

Total Length

457 mm 

Tip to Heel Length

289 mm 

Blade Height at Heel

34 mm 

Width of Spine Above Heel 

4.4 mm 

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

3.0 mm 

Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

1.0 mm 

Steel

Blue 2 with iron clad 

Hardness

61 to 62 

Handle Design

Ho wood with buffalo horn
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