Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kamagata Usuba 210 mm KS0721The Masamoto Shiro ko Hongasumi: The much loved KS line from Masamoto Sohonten. This line is the most popular line from Masamoto, 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 KS line has better fit and finished compared to the KK line. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has

Same maker

functional grip

As a reactive carbon steel without stainless cladding

which is conveniently named as “Tsubame-Sanjo Station”

Well the single biggest problem for us

this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach delivering consistent quality within the 33 Layers VG10 Damascus Tsuchime line

Wenge wood octagonal hanlde

The result

a lot of high-end stainless cookware is from there

therefore they won't peel off like Teflon coationg

Weighing 139g with a total length of 381mm

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