Masakage Koishi knives are hand-made by Kato san out of Aogami Super Steel. This steel is highly prized in the world of cutlery for its ability to take and hold very sharp edges. The knives feature cherry wood wa handles with black pakka ferrules. They also have the Koishi (meaning pebble) finish which are dimpled hammer marks that help the knives cut through ingredients without sticking.
The 170mm bunka is similar to a santoku in its size and versatility. It offers a very thin tip that glides through food and a slightly curved belly that excels at all forms of cutting, be it push cuts, slicing, or rocking. Hardened to around 64 Rockwell, these knives have excellent edge retention.Brand: Masakage
Line: Koishi
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Steel: Aogami Super
Handle: Cherry Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
Edge Length: 173 mm
Total Length: 318 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.3 mm
Blade Height at Base: 46.3 mm
The 170mm bunka is similar to a santoku in its size and versatility. It offers a very thin tip that glides through food and a slightly curved belly that excels at all forms of cutting, be it push cuts, slicing, or rocking. Hardened to around 64 Rockwell, these knives have excellent edge retention.
Reviews
7 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Amazing knifePosted By: Jonathan
2 people found this review helpful
I have used this knife for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. It is light and thin with incredible cutting ability. I use it several times a week and only need to occasionally use a steel and it is still very sharp. I am careful with it and do not use it near bones or very hard things. It is very well finished with smooth edges and perfect balance.
2 people found this review helpful
I have used this knife for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. It is light and thin with incredible cutting ability. I use it several times a week and only need to occasionally use a steel and it is still very sharp. I am careful with it and do not use it near bones or very hard things. It is very well finished with smooth edges and perfect balance.
My favorite knife As good as i hoped Excellent Knife Product ReviewPosted By: Jason - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a short high performing knife with a flattish profile. The kurouchi finish is one of the best I've seen to date and the dimples on the blade seem to avoid things sticking to it. Really nice well balanced knife. Really comfy choil perfect for a pinch grip. After owning this one, I'm tempted by it's bigger gyuto brothers.
4 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a short high performing knife with a flattish profile. The kurouchi finish is one of the best I've seen to date and the dimples on the blade seem to avoid things sticking to it. Really nice well balanced knife. Really comfy choil perfect for a pinch grip. After owning this one, I'm tempted by it's bigger gyuto brothers.
top performerPosted By: Jesse - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
So this is my 2nd Koishi, I was pretty sure I would like this knife before I had it in hand. It took a little while to make it into the rotation at work but it has seen a few months of use now & I use it every day, primarily peeling, slicing, chopping small fruits & berries. This is what I bought it for & considering how much I use it / how deftly it moves through ingredients, I couldn't be happier.
5 people found this review helpful
So this is my 2nd Koishi, I was pretty sure I would like this knife before I had it in hand. It took a little while to make it into the rotation at work but it has seen a few months of use now & I use it every day, primarily peeling, slicing, chopping small fruits & berries. This is what I bought it for & considering how much I use it / how deftly it moves through ingredients, I couldn't be happier.
Product ReviewPosted By: Dylan - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
What a dream this knife is! Wonderfully crafted and functional blade. As you might expect, this knife has it's limitations. It definetly excels at vegtable prep, but because of its length won't be great for slicing or fabricating proteins. If you are looking for a more multipurpose knife, a gyuto is your best bet. Very pleased with the steel and would definetly recommend adding this knife to your collection!
4 people found this review helpful
What a dream this knife is! Wonderfully crafted and functional blade. As you might expect, this knife has it's limitations. It definetly excels at vegtable prep, but because of its length won't be great for slicing or fabricating proteins. If you are looking for a more multipurpose knife, a gyuto is your best bet. Very pleased with the steel and would definetly recommend adding this knife to your collection!
