Masahiro Hollow-Ground Santoku Knife

Widely considered to be one of the three most presitigious knife makers in all of Japan, the Masahiro Company creates knives with professional-level performance in mind. Each blade is crafted of Masahiro’s proprietary steel, which undergoes a multi-stage process of quenching, sub-zero treating and tempering to achieve the optimum balance of strength and flexibility. The blade is ground is ground asymmetrically, allowing for a thinner cutting edge and unmatched sharpness.

• Ideal for slicing and chopping fresh produce and meat.
• Special indentations along the blade’s sides reduce sticking and allow cut food to release more easily from the blade. T
• Blade is made of Masahiro’s proprietary MBS-26 high-carbon steel with a Rockwell rating of 59 HRC, representing the ideal mix of hardness and flexibility for a kitchen knife.
• Edge is ground at 80% on the right and 20% on the left to allow for a thinner, sharper edge than standard symmetrically ground blades.
• Mirror-polished by hand for a beautiful finish.
• Full-tang construction adds balance and control.
• Lightweight yet durable resin handle is hygienic and moisture resistant.
• 7” blade; 4 3/4” handle; 5 1/4 oz.
• Made in Japan.