Masutani | SKU: MASU_VG1TS_NA165BC

Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate Handle

Name: Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate Handle
Brand: Masutani
SKU: MASU_VG1TS_NA165BC
Price: 129.95 AUD
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St Peters, NSW —
2 Bishop St, Unit 2, St Peters NSW 2044
+61 2 8234 8818
Crows Nest, NSW —
107 West St, Shop 1, Crows Nest NSW 2065
+61 2 8234 8848
Pickup only
Prahran, VIC —
180 Commercial Road, Shop 1, Prahran VIC 3181
+61 3 8199 9948
Pickup only

Detailed Specifications

Line	Masutani VG1 Tsuchime
Profile	Nakiri / Japanese vegetable knife
Bevel Type	Double Bevel
Weight	156 g \| 5.5 oz
Edge Length	165 mm \| 6 1/2″
Heel Height	54 mm \| 2 1/8″
Width @ Heel	1.7 mm \| 1/16″
Width @ Mid	1.7 mm \| 1/16″
Width @ 1cm from Tip	1.7 mm \| 1/16″
Steel	VG1 \| Stainless
Blade Construction	Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC)	58 - 61
Surface Finish	Tsuchime
Handle	Octagonal Black Chacate
Region	Echizen
Best for	First-timers Students

Free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide.
World-wide shipping via DHL Express, 3 to 5 days.

Masutani's VG1 Tsuchime (Hammered) line probably offers one of the best price / performance ratio amongst all the K&S offerings. The VG1 steel in stainless clad with hammered finish brings a simple and classic look to the knife.

VG1 is very much similar to its favorite rival VG10 steel in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly.

Pros	Cons
Budget friendly Excellent performance Great OOTB	Non-premium steel

Care Instruction

Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Masutani

Masutani Hamono — Echizen Performance

Masutani Hamono uses VG-1 and VG-10 steel and makes knives with a cutting feel similar to Echizen brands such as Kurosaki and Takamura. The similar cutting feel comes at a lower price point. The knives combine traditional technique with modern steel, and are valued in the Japanese knife market for their sharpness, durability and price.

Masutani Hamono, nestled in the historic knife-making region of Echizen, Japan, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern steel. Utilizing high-quality VG-1 and VG-10 steels, Masutani creates knives that are not only durable and sharp but also provide a cutting experience comparable to Echizen brands like Kurosaki and Takamura. Masutani knives offer strong value within their price range.

Each knife combines traditional techniques with modern steel. Masutani knives are popular among professional chefs and home cooks. The cutting feel, reminiscent of more premium brands, makes Masutani a choice for Japanese knives at a lower price.

“Echizen's quiet overachiever — sharp cutting feel at an honest price, from the brother forge of Ryusen.”

Est. 1974 | 昭和49年