Masamoto KS Gyuto 21 cm

Gyuto / Chef's knife from Masamoto, one of the most respected knife makers. They specialize in making traditional Japanese single-edged knives.

• Shirogami #2 carbon steel (62-63 HRc).
• "D-shaped" handle of magnolia with a head of buffalo horn.
  

Masamoto KS Premium

The KS series is Masamoto's luxury series. Compared to the cheaper KK series, additional operations are performed to take the knife to the next level. The forging and quenching of the steel are all done in the factory itself. Nothing is outsourced to ensure the best quality. After forging, each knife is sharpened and checked by Master Mizuyama San, one of the best sharpeners in Japan.

Made from the purest steel

This Gyuto has a core steel of shirogami #2 carbon steel with a hardness of 63 HRc. Shirogami #2 (also known as White Paper Steel) is one of the purest steels. This allows it to be sharpened much sharper than other steels.

D-shaped handle

The magnolia handle is shaped in the traditional "d-shape." As a result, the knife can only be used right-handed. The head is made of buffalo horn and protects the wood from moisture. An exceptional knife made for cutting sushi, sashimi and filleting fish.

Traditional carbon knife

The carbon steel is sharper and easier to sharpen than stainless steel. However, it will develop a patina layer that gives it a blue or yellow glow. The knife must be dried well each time or it may rust.