Masamoto Sohonten Kasumi White 2 Takobiki 270mm (KK0127)The Masamoto Shiro ko Kasumi: Forged with Hitachi Shiro ko (White 2) steel and iron clad. With only carbon added, the white steel is the most pure form of steel allowing extreme sharpness yet very easy to sharpen. The KK line suits users with limited budget but still wanted the same cutting performance as the KS line, they are also great for beginners wanting to try out the traditional Japanese single bevel knives. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed

Forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka under the traditional Sakai model managed by Kawamura Hamono since 1926

utilising the workshop's established grinding expertise

Blade only

This Honesuki measures 170mm in total length with a 158mm edge

mm  Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

Japanese use them for rice cooking

This knife features a 250mm double-bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 steel

The blade displays a matt migaki tsuchime finish and weighs 84g with a spine thickness of 1

Material: ABS Resin / Aluminium

this blade features a triangular profile with a pointed tip designed for manoeuvring around bones

Naniwa Gouken Arata – 1000 / 3000 Grit Japanese Waterstone & K&S Leather Strop Sharpening Set

meaning the reactive carbon core must be dried immediately after use and lightly oiled to prevent rust