Echizen VG - 10 18CM Gyuto Masutani Hamono - Element Knife Company

Masutani VG-10 Gyuto 180mm

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Masutani Hamono is a well known fourth generation blacksmith. Furthermore, he is brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono.  Kunio Masutani , 増谷 訓生, is a small knife maker located in Echizen, (the “Knife City” of Japan).  Kunio Masutani has more than 30 years of knife-making experience. Mr. Masutani’s philosophy is to make affordable and practical kitchen knives intended to be used in everyday households. His attention to detail of the cutting performance & ease of maintenance as well as the aesthetic quality are unmatched. 

This Gyuto is crafted from a VG-10 stainless steel core, clad in an SUS405 stainless steel with Tsuchime finish. The thin blade allows for precise & smooth cuts. The half tang Pakkawood western-style handle is comfortable with an approachable price. A Gyuto (Chef Knife) is multipurpose and offers some of the most versatile cutting applications ranging from vegetable prep to meat and fish butchery. You will find that a Gyuto has a curved blade that allows for back and forth rocking, and quick and agile slicing.

 

  • Knife Type: Gyuto
  • Size: 18cm / 7inch
  • Blade Material: VG-10 Tsuchime
  • Edge Grind 50:50 Double-Bevel
  • Rockwell Scale: 60-61
  • Handle: Pakkawood Western, Half Tang
  • Bolster: Stainless Steel
  • Origin: Masutani Hamono 訓平 作, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

 

Brand Masutani Hamono
Title Masutani VG-10 Gyuto 180mm
Origin Masutani Hamono | Echizen | Japan
Knife Type Gyuto
Bevel Double Bevel
Blade Geometry Half Flat | Even Taper
Edge Geometry 15° Symmetrical
Forging Construction Sanmai
Rockwell Hardness Scale 61
Blade Material Core - VG10 Stainless Steel | Cladding - SUS410 Stainless
Blade Length 180mm
Handle Type Wester Half Tang
Handle Material Black Pakkawood
Bolster Stainless
Engraving Masutani