[General Features]
Masamoto knives have been historically used as the Highest-Integrity Professional Chef Knife Brand in Japan (refer to the bottom of this page).
The Masamoto "KS" Hon-Kasumi Gyokuhaku-ko (White Steel) series are made to put soft kitchen knife iron on traditional TAMA-HAGANE which is made with the much-treasured secret the materials of the iron selected carefully from Masago iron sand of the historical San-in district in Japan. Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability supported by the experience through history of more than 100 years. The high carbon blade has extremely hard and sharp edge, but requires special care to avoid rusting and chipping.
The Buffalo Tsuba equipped to the handle is represent high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally. But it is highly recommended for Gift as well as for your better cooking experience.
(Please be noted that the buffalo tsuba (guard) is a natural product that possibly different from the image in color.)
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Masamoto Sohonten Co., Ltd. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Gyokuhaku-ko (White Steel)]
- Optional : Magnolia Saya Sheath with Masamoto Logo >>Check Saya
- Handle Material : Magnolia Ho Wood with Buffalo Tsuba
- Knife Type : Slicer(Sujihiki)
- Blade Length : 240mm (9.4in.)
- Total Length : 400mm (15.7in.)
- Weight : 110g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Model No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| MM-AMS-J7-165 | KS4216 | Petty Knife(Utility) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 60g | Double edged |
| MM-AMS-J6-240 | KS3124 | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 400mm (15.7in.) | 160g | Double edged |
| MM-AMS-J6-270 | KS3127 | Gyuto Knife | 270mm (10.6in.) | 440mm (17.3in.) | 200g | Double edged |
| MM-AMS-J6-300 | KS3130 | Gyuto Knife | 300mm (11.8in.) | 470mm (18.5in.) | 250g | Double edged |
| MM-AMS-J6-330 | KS3133 | Gyuto Knife | 330mm (13.0in.) | 510mm (20.1in.) | 260g | Double edged |
| MM-AMS-J8-240 | KS4324 | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 240mm (9.4in.) | 400mm (15.7in.) | 110g | Double edged |
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
*** The blade surface is protected with silicon oil or vinyl-coating to prevent rust and scratches, which sometimes looks a kind of fouling but never affect the blade itself. Please remove the protective-surface coating before use.
[about Masamoto]
Over 150 years, Masamoto knives have been used as the Highest-Integrity Professional Chef Knife Brand in Japan. Their technique achieves No.1 Sushi Chef Knife Manufacturer name in Japan and also in the entire world. If you are a professional Sushi Chef, you must have heard the name of MASAMOTO at least once.
We highly recommend Masamoto Knives for your best cooking as well as GIFT for Anniversary, because it represents "The Premier Grand Cru" silently.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
