Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Yanagiba 330 mmThe 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

it really gets the job done

the knife pairs this blade with a D-shaped ho wood handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule

but a much better overall finished Tanaka

219 g  Total Length

Please soak the stone for 5 minutes before usign

The premium verison and regular version are from the same maker

is still hand forged and sharped by skilled craftsmen from Sakai

White 2 steel offers notable ease of sharpening alongside long-lasting sharpness

This honing rod has a medium 1200 grit surface that polishes your edge smooth

but the edge eventually goes dull

The Suehiro Cearx 1K

maintenance is easy