This 210mm gyuto from the Masakage Kiri line of knives is an excellent example of Masakage’s commitment to aesthetically pleasing, high-performance kitchen knives. The Kiri line is handcrafted by Hiroshi Kato, a master blacksmith from Takefu village with over 50 years of experience making knives. The knife is made with VG-10, a famous steel explicitly designed for cutlery applications. The core is hardened to 61-62 HRC and is clad in an attractive Damascus patterned cladding. As both VG-10 and the cladding are stainless, maintenance is minimal. Characteristic of Masakage knives, this gyuto has a high-performing grind and outstanding fit and finish. The handle is magnolia wood with red pakka wood ferrule.
Brand: Masakage
Blacksmith: Kato-San
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: 49 layer Stainless Damascus
Core Steel: VG-10
HRC: 61+-
Handle: Magnolia Wood Oval
Ferrule: Red Dyed Pakka Wood
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Edge Grind: 50/50
Weight: 5.0 oz (142 g)
Edge Length: 218 mm
Total Length: 362 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.7 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 48.0 mm
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Gorgeous high performerPosted By: Andrew Whitworth - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Let me say it up front: This knife is gorgeous. It's almost more of an art piece than a functional tool. The subtle damascus pattern and the striking red ferrule really make it stand out from most other knives. The reason why you'll use it every day and not just keep it on a shelf are because it is a joy to use. It's very sharp out of the box. The knife is light, and the balance point is right behind the pinch grip. Because it's so light and well-balanced, it's easy to do detailed cutting work with the tip, or to do lots of cutting without getting tired. This knife is an absolute pleasure to look at and to work with.
3 people found this review helpful
Let me say it up front: This knife is gorgeous. It's almost more of an art piece than a functional tool. The subtle damascus pattern and the striking red ferrule really make it stand out from most other knives. The reason why you'll use it every day and not just keep it on a shelf are because it is a joy to use. It's very sharp out of the box. The knife is light, and the balance point is right behind the pinch grip. Because it's so light and well-balanced, it's easy to do detailed cutting work with the tip, or to do lots of cutting without getting tired. This knife is an absolute pleasure to look at and to work with.
