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Masamoto Sohonten  |  SKU: MASA_VG0433

Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Yanagiba 330 mm

$1,499.95
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The Masamoto VG series features their special "Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium" steel with about 1% of carbon, the bevel is 7/3 grind. The handle is made of anti-bacterial POM, which is more desirable in a commercial environment.

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 

 g 

Total Length

 mm 

Tip to Heel Length

 mm 

Blade Height at Heel

 mm 

Width of Spine Above Heel 

 mm 

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

 mm 

Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

 mm 

Steel

VG Cobalt Stainless Steel

Hardness

61 to 62 

Handle Design

Ho wood with buffalo horn

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Masamoto Sohonten

Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Yanagiba 330 mm

$1,499.95

The Masamoto VG series features their special "Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium" steel with about 1% of carbon, the bevel is 7/3 grind. The handle is made of anti-bacterial POM, which is more desirable in a commercial environment.

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 

 g 

Total Length

 mm 

Tip to Heel Length

 mm 

Blade Height at Heel

 mm 

Width of Spine Above Heel 

 mm 

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

 mm 

Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

 mm 

Steel

VG Cobalt Stainless Steel

Hardness

61 to 62 

Handle Design

Ho wood with buffalo horn
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