Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus 130mm Ko-Santoku Mahogany handle

Masutani Hamono can be found in Echizen, Japan, one of Japan’s cutlery centres. Although it is a small shop, Kuneo Masutani backs up his cutlery with more than 30 years of experience and 4 generations of history. He is also brother to the owner of Ryusen Hamono! Masutani offers some of the best value stainless cutlery on the market, and is a very accomplished sharpener. These knives provide excellent cutting ability and a top-notch edge right out of the box.  Masutani Kokuryu knives employ a VG10 stainless steel core sandwiched between stainless damascus cladding. From day 1 to day 10,000 these knives are sure to please the user, and as an added bonus, impress the guests! The handles are partial tang in a western style, adorned with pakkawood. These knives are high contenders at all levels! Brand: Masutani Hamono Location: Echizen, Japan. Blacksmith: Masutani Hamono Sharpener: Masutani Hamono Line: Kokuryu Shape: Ko-santoku Construction: San Mai laminate Core Steel: VG10 Cladding: Stai