Masahiro Japanese Steel Hankotsu Knife

Product Information

• Brand:Masahiro
• Model:13008
• Material:Blade: Japanese steel (ZCD-U), Handle: Reinforced laminated wood (contains antibacterial agent)
• Product type:Hankotsu Knife
• Country of origin:Japan
• Blade hardness:HRC 60
• Dimensions (approx):Total length: 252 mm, Blade: 150 mm, Blade thickness: 2.6 mm
• Item weight (approx):180 g
• Shipping weight (approx):320 g

Key Features

• This Japanese steel knife series is made of Japanese steel with superior durability of sharpness. It is an authentic kitchen knife with assured quality that the more you use it, it fits in your hand perfectly.
• Double edged blade.

Use & Care

• Wash it well after each use and dry it thoroughly before storing.
• If there is rust on the edge of the blade, please remove it by sharpening the blade with a whetstone.
• Do not rub the edge of the blade with any cleansers that contain a polishing agent. Please carefully note that it will make the blade lose sharpness and the edge becomes dull.

Background

Masahiro is a company located in Seki City of Gifu Prefecture, which is called as a town of blades, and manufactures and sells kitchen knives and machine blades. They carry out integrated production in Japan for almost all processes, from material selection to quenching and finishing blades. Their outstanding sharpness is created from the handicrafts of craftsmen who have been involved in making kitchen knives for many years.