Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 240 mm

Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 240 mmThe 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

Weight  259 g  Total Length 367 mm  Tip to Heel Length 199 mm  Blade Height at Heel 49 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel  4

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6 mm  Steel

8 mm  Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

62-63  Handle Design

424 mm  Tip to Heel Length

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Albeit its superb cutting performance and relatively low price

175 g  Total Length

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a Tojiro knife will lend an air of distinction to the chef who wields it

I also want to take time to talk about the handle that comes with the Sakura