180mm Masutani VG-1 Gyuto Yo Handle
180mm Masutani VG-1 Gyuto Yo Handle
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Masutani kitchen knives are hand-forged in Echizen, Japan, and offer exceptional value.
Location: Echizen, Japan
Line: VG-1
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: VG-1
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Hammered
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Double-rivet half tang pakka wood
Weight: ~140 grams
Blade Length: 165mm
Overall Length: ~307mm
Thickness at Heel: ~1.7mm
Blade Height: ~46.6mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.