Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 240 mm HS the soft cladding is even

the soft cladding is even hand forged by Kamo-san with an eye catching Damascus pattern

This reactive carbon steel requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

An octagonal wenge wood handle with a black ferrule provides a durable grip designed to withstand moisture

succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891

Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 240 mm HS the soft cladding is evenThe 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