Masamoto KS Series Hon Kasumi White Steel No.2 Usuba 180mm - Vegetable Knife

Masamoto KS Series Usuba Knife

Knife Specifications:

• Model: Masamoto KS Series Usuba
• Blade Material: White Steel No.2
• Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63
• Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge
• Handle Material: D Shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule

Dimensions:

• Blade Length: 180mm (7 inches)
• Total Length: 325mm
• Blade Thickness: 4mm
• Blade Width: 44mm
• Total Weight: 200g

Craftsmanship and Quality:

The KS Series is the epitome of Masamoto's high-grade Shiro-ko #2 (White Steel No.2) Hon Kasumi Japanese traditional-style knives. Each knife undergoes a rigorous production process, including additional steps in forging, quenching, sharpening, and finishing, demanding a higher level of craftsmanship than the Kasumi knife-making process. The KS Series stands apart as each piece is hand-sharpened, polished, and finished by exceptionally skilled craftsmen, ensuring unparalleled edge sharpness and a superior finish.

Material Excellence:

The Masamoto KS Series knives feature a core of Hitachi White Steel No.2 (HRc. 62-63), renowned for its purity and forge-welded with soft iron. This combination allows the blade to achieve a high level of hardness without becoming brittle. The result is a blade that maintains a very sharp edge with excellent retention, yet is easy to sharpen. It is the preferred choice for professionals who demand the sharpest knives in their culinary arsenal.