Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 270 mm Tamahagane Handle Design

Handle Design

Over all length:457mm

the knife pairs its substantial blade with a D-shaped Ho Wood handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule

this Yanagiba provides the geometry necessary for precision slicing tasks in traditional Japanese cuisine

shown during the latter part is an optional asscessory)

Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 270 mm Tamahagane Handle DesignThe 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