Misono Handmade Molybdenum Hankotsu 5.7"
SKU: HMI-MOHA-145
Size: 5.7" (145 mm)
Sku: HMI-MOHA-145
Description
About Misono Molybdenum
Misono’s most affordable line of knives is created with a stain resistant molybdenum steel blade. The added molybdenum and vanadium gives this line a greater rust-resistance and hardness. Misono’s popularity stems from the thin profile that allows the knife to be used and sharpened for a long period of time.
About Misono
Purpose of Hankotsu
The hankotsu is a strong and sturdy knife used to cut meat away from the bone, but not for cutting through bones. The blade angle and straight handle make it easy to maneuver when boning, frenching or trimming.
Misono’s most affordable line of knives is created with a stain resistant molybdenum steel blade. The added molybdenum and vanadium gives this line a greater rust-resistance and hardness. Misono’s popularity stems from the thin profile that allows the knife to be used and sharpened for a long period of time.
About Misono
Misono was established in 1935, and the company has been kept a small, exclusively family-owned business for decades. The company began as a kitchen tool blade maker for vegetable peelers.Today Misono is Japan’s oldest Western style knife maker, with only fifty workers producing 150,000 knives a year. While many larger companies send knives to other manufacturers to have specialists make different parts of a knife, Misono produces 100% of their knives in house with extreme attention to detail for quality assurance. Misono’s production process is very similar to
that of traditional Japanese style knives, as they are largely made by hand. Misono ensures a long lasting edge retention for professional use by using hard steel and hand finished sharpening. To guarantee that all Misono knives are of the highest quality, knives do not leave the company without passing several levels of inspections.Purpose of Hankotsu
The hankotsu is a strong and sturdy knife used to cut meat away from the bone, but not for cutting through bones. The blade angle and straight handle make it easy to maneuver when boning, frenching or trimming.
Left-handed knives are available for this style. Please call customer service at 1-800-626-2172 to order.
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Hankotsu |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | High Carbon 13Cr. Molybdenum |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 80/20 |
| Handle Material | Composite Wood |
| HRC | 57 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 181 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.05 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [inches] | 0.1 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 4.25 |
Use
- Left-handed blades must be special ordered from Japan and will cost up to 50% more than the right-handed blades. Please allow us to take between 4 to 6 weeks.
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- 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.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.