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  • Masamoto Sohonten Korin White #1 Hongasumi Mirror Finish Yanagi w/ Kizuna Logo 10.5"

Masamoto Sohonten Korin White #1 Hongasumi Mirror Finish Yanagi w/ Kizuna Logo 10.5"

SKU: HMA-KZYA-270
Size: 10.5" (270 mm)
Sku: HMA-KZYA-270
SKU: HMA-KZYA-270
Size: 10.5" (270 mm)
Sku: HMA-KZYA-270
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Masamoto Sohonten Korin White #1 Hongasumi Mirror Finish Yanagi w/ Kizuna Logo 10.5"

SKU: HMA-KZYA-270
Size: 10.5" (270 mm)
Sku: HMA-KZYA-270
Unit price
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$1280

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Description

Forging the Bond We are honored and excited to announce Masamoto's first ever knife collaboration with Korin. These knives are expertly forged and crafted by the very best blacksmiths and edge crafters in Japan and are 100% hand-made.

The Blade: Forged from Shiro-ichi, one of the most difficult types of steel to work with, this steel is very close to a tamahagane, which is used for traditional samurai sword forging. The resulting blade has superior edge retention and a fluid cutting feel. The Japanese characters, written on the saya cover (Rensikouhamikakusho), allude to the knife having not only superior edge retention, but also creating beautiful cuisine and enhancing the flavor of the food on the plate. To ensure perfection, each blade is hand inspected.

The Handle: The magnolia, octagonal handle is fitted with water buffalo horn on the bolster and butt cap to ensure a comfortable feel in the hand. The two dark wooden bands are crafted from Bubinga wood, an African hardwood. Bubinga is regarded as a wood imbued with spirituality and is used in Japan to make wadaiko drums and other instruments used in Shinto ceremonies and festivals.

Kizuna: The red kanji stamp on the blade of the knife, kizuna, is the Japanese word for 'bond' or 'connection'. The goal of the craftsmen who make these knives is to truly forge a bond between themselves and the chefs who use these knives. We hope that you feel this kizuna when you use these truly special knives from Masamoto.

Available exclusively from Korin.

Left-handed knives are not available for this line.

Country of Origin:  Japan

Specifications

StyleYanagi
Steel TypeCarbon steel (CAUTION: MOISTURE AND ACID CAUSES RUST AND DISCOLORATION)
Steel MaterialWhite Steel #1
ClassificationHongasumi
Saya CoverMagnolia Wooden Cover Included
Knife BevelSingle Sided
Handle MaterialMagnolia Wood
Bolster MaterialWater Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary)
HRC63 - 64

Use

General knife care tips and warnings


  • Never wash knives in the dishwasher
  • This is not stain resistant. It will rust and discolor after cutting acidic ingredients or if one leaves it wet.
  • Improper care will result in chipping.
  • Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting. Korin recommends wiping carbon knives with tsubaki oil to keep moisture off the knife.
  • Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
  • We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.


Caution

Please be cautious when inspecting carbon knives with wet hands after purchase. We ask customers to inspect all knives prior to using, and will not accept returns on damaged goods. In the event you receive a rusted knife, please call customer service within 48 hours, and we will be happy to assist you.


For more information, please check our pages on sharpening tips.

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