Masutani Wa Nakiri Knife VG1 - 165mm

Masutani kitchen knives are crafted in Echizen, Japan, and offer exceptional value.

The blades are san mai VG1 stainless steel with a cold-forged hammered finish.

The handles are wa-style octagonal charred oak.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones