Masakage Kiri VG-10 Honesuki 150mm

The Masakage Kiri line is constructed using the well-liked VG-10 stainless steel hardened to 61-62 HRC. The blade features a beautiful cladding of stainless damascus steel with a look reminiscent of fog or mist (“kiri” means fog or mist in Japanese). The grind on these knives is well rendered overall and features a very thin area just behind the edge for enhanced cutting abilities. It is fashioned with a 50/50 symmetrical edge for universal use by left- and right-handed operators.

Honesuki knives are designed to part out poultry by nimbly working through the joints and separating the parts. They are not intended to cut through bone, however. The thin pointed tip excels at getting in between joints and around carcasses, resulting in a cleanly prepped bird with minimum over-cutting or ragged portions.

Care for the Kiri is easy as both the core and cladding layers are stainless steels. The main characteristics of Masakage knives are their outstanding grinds and high level of fit and finish. So it is with this fine piece of cutlery. The handle is magnolia wood with a striking red pakka wood ferrule.

Brand: Masakage

Line: Kiri

Blacksmith: Kato

Location: Echizen, Japan

Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai

Cladding: Damascus Stainless

Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless

Knife Type: Honseuki

Edge Length: 155mm

Height: 40mm

Edge Grind: 50/50 (see choil shot)

Weight: 3.4oz

Handle: Ho Wood Oval/Red Pakka Wood