Are Masamoto knives good?

5.0 out of 5 starsThe best Japanese knife at a great price. I’ve been using this knife for over a year. I actually prefer this Masamoto over some of my more expensive Japanese vegetable knives as you can cut lemons and limes without having to stop and worry about the blade turning.

Are Masamoto knives handmade?

AUTHENTIC HIGH GRADE JAPANESE QUALITY PERFECT FOR BOTH YOURSELF AND GIFTS – Made in Tokyo, Japan. MASAMOTO official English instruction is included. High quality products manufactured by craftsmen at kitchen knife manufacturer with more than 150 years of history.

Where are Masamoto knives made?

Tokyo, Japan
AUTHENTIC HIGH GRADE JAPANESE QUALITY PERFECT FOR BOTH YOURSELF AND GIFTS – Made in Tokyo, Japan. MASAMOTO official English instruction is included. High quality products manufactured by craftsmen at kitchen knife manufacturer with more than 150 years of history.

What is Deba knife?

The deba is used in Japanese fish markets and restaurants to butcher and fillet whole fish without damaging the flesh. Although many use this knife on meat as well, the deba is not intended for chopping large diameter bones nor should it be used by slamming down the knife like a cleaver.

What is a Bunka knife used for?

The Bunka translates to “culture”, which is a cross between a Nakiri and Gyuto Knife. This all-purpose tall blade Enso HD Bunka Knife is suitable for cutting fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and more. The belly of the blade makes this the ultimate push cut master for either long or short cuts.

What is a Sujihiki knife used for?

Sujihiki Slicer Knife, Handcrafted in Japan The Sujihiki slicer can carve and fabricate large roasts and other meats and fish, and can be used for thinly slicing other ingredients such as cucumbers or smoked salmon.

Who is Sakai Takayuki?

Sakai Takayuki is well-known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although the Sakai region traditionally specializes in single-bevel blades, Sakai Takayuki makes many different shapes.

Why are sushi knives so expensive?

The high cost is a result of many factors: the high-end materials cost, extra labour of forge welding together multiple layers, the fact most of the high-priced knives are forged on a small scale and they make them by hand (artisan workshop usually have 2–4 students + blade Master orchestrating them).

What kind of knife is the Masamoto KS?

The KS Series is Masamoto’s range of high-grade Shiro-ko #2 (White Steel No.2 ) Hon Kasumi Japanese traditional-style knives.

What is the history of the Masamoto brand?

The “MASAMOTO” brand is a mark of excellence in quality and performance, and a choice of professional and celebrity chefs. With over 150 years of knife-making history and craftsmanship, Masamoto-Sohonten Ltd.

Which is the best sushi knife in Japan?

Masamoto Knives has a history of producing quality cutlery for over 150 years and is the leading sushi chef knife maker name in Japan. If you are a professional sushi chef, odds are you own a Masamoto knife.

How big is a Masamoto white steel slicer?

Masamoto KS Series Hon Kasumi White Steel No.2 KS-4216 Wa Petty 165mm (6.4 inch) 5 $268.00. Masamoto KS Series Hon Kasumi White Steel No.2 Wa Slicer (240mm and 270mm, 2 sizes) 3 from $390.00. Masamoto KS Series White Steel No.2 Wa Gyuto (210mm to 300mm, 4 sizes) 53 from $400.00.