Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Takobiki 270mm (KS0127) with Saya Mioroshi Edge- Carbon steel

Edge- Carbon steel

one will find it surprising easy to handle once you get use to it

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Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Takobiki 270mm (KS0127) with Saya Mioroshi Edge- Carbon steelThe 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