Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Deba 180 mm KS2018

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Deba 180 mm KS2018The Masamoto Shiro ko Hongasumi: The much loved KS line from Masamoto Sohonten. This line is the most popular line from Masamoto, forged with Hitachi Shiro ko (White 2) steel and iron clad. With only carbon added, the white steel is the most pure form of steel allowing extreme sharpness yet very easy to sharpen. The KS line has better fit and finished compared to the KK line. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has

Hardness   Handle Design Ho wood with black buffalo horn ferrule

and never use a rod

this is the classic soaker from King

434 mm  Tip to Heel Length

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Overall length:340mm

Comes with a small Nagura (flattening stone)

Size: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm

Ho wood oval-shape handle with black ferrule

One problem that faces many of us is the dilemma of a super low grit stone:

With the introduction of the Arata line

Handle material: Stabilized Birch