Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270 mm

Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270 mmMasamoto 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 187 g Total

The octagonal wenge wood handle pairs with a black ferrule

The 180mm profile suits slicing

The Sakai Takayuki Inox Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for first-timers

215 mm  Blade Height at Heel

DUE TO THE BRITTLE NATURE OF THE DO NABE

the actual abrasive sheets are easily replaced

utilising acute geometry sharpened to 15-18 degrees

Same performance as the previous generation

The Tojiro Zen Santoku 165mm is a vegetable knife that excels at precise vegetable cutting tasks

Weighing 153g

6mm at the heel

offering a familiar grip for users transitioning from Western cutlery or preferring this ergonomic style over traditional Japanese wa handles