$500.00
Availability: Normally ships within 1 to 2 days
The KS Series is Masamoto’s range of high-grade Shiro-ko #2 (White Steel No.2) Japanese traditional-style knife. Masamoto KS Series Wa Gyuto is completely hand sharpened, polished and finished by especially skilled and experienced craftsmen, which results in extra edge sharpness and a more refined level of finish.
Masamoto KS Series knife uses a blade core of Hitachi White Steel No.2 (HRc. 62-63). White Steel No.2 is very pure and is capable of achieving a high hardness level without being overly brittle, so it can be used to create very sharp edges with good edge retention that are also easy to sharpen. It is perfect for professional users who like to keep their knives extra sharp.
Each knife is fitted with a traditional Japanese ‘D-shaped’ magnolia wood handle with a water buffalo horn ferrule / collar and also includes a matching magnolia wood Saya (Sheath) for safekeeping.
The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife.
Knife Model: Masamoto KS Series Wa Gyuto
Blade Material: White Steel No.2
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle Material: D Shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Saya Included: Yes.
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Wa Gyuto 210mm (8.2") Cutting edge length: 220mm Total Length: 370mm Blade Thickness: 2.6mm Blade Width: 47mm Handle Length: 132mm Total Weight: 135g |
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Wa Gyuto 240mm (9.4") Cutting edge length: 255mm Total Length: 405mm Blade Thickness: 2.8mm Blade Width: 49mm Handle Length: 138mm Total Weight: 176g |
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Wa Gyuto 270mm (10.6") Cutting edge length: 285mm Total Length: 440mm Blade Thickness: 3mm Blade Width: 53mm Handle Length: 142mm Total Weight: 206g |
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Wa Gyuto 300mm (11.8") Total Length: 480mm Blade Thickness: 3mm Blade Width: 56mm Total Weight: 240g |
This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use.
For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened 50/50 without problems.
We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy the fine craftsmanship and itssharp edge of your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for a long time.
Important
This is the Carbon steel blade kitchen knife that can get rust and discolor easily, and requires extra cares and attentions to prevent rust.
Incredibly sharp and light weight. I love the classic french profile as it makes for a great rocking motion. I have the 270 mm I use it as a slicer as well.
Very happy to be able to get this highly recommended but hard to get piece as it is a very popular item. The workmanship and finishing is impeccable. It is scarily sharp out of the box if you are not used to sharp knife. Will update again on its edge retention, carbon reaction as well as sharpening experience when I start using the knife later. Highly recommended if you can get one.
Got this after a couple of months waiting, this knife is amazing beautiful and razor sharp, no need to go to Japan to buy it. The shipping speed is amazing, highly recommended!
My expectations for this knife were high, and they were met or exceeded. The knife is light, well-balanced (a bit forward of the pinch grip, great for tip work), and the right-handed D-shape handle fits me well. I am a slicer/chopper (vs. a rocker) and appreciate the tapered tip and slight belly curve. It is relatively easy to sharpen and holds an edge well, although keeping it razor sharp means going to the sharpening stones more frequently. Highly recommended
I have been looking for this knife for awhile. The 210 was sold out so I bought the the 300. It is great for cutting large items like New York strip steaks. It is nice and sharp and just needs a touch up with my ceramic steel to keep it like a razor.
