Masakage Kumo knives are perennial favorites here at CKTG. Combining great looks, first-rate materials, and excellent fit and finish, Masakage Kumo knives represent a perfect balance of price and performance for both home and professional chefs. They are made by veteran blacksmith Ikeda san, who has earned his sterling reputation over many years of blacksmithing under Anryu san. He makes various lines of knives under his own name as well as for the Masakage brand.
Masakage Kumo knives are made from VG-10 stainless steel which is particularly liked for its great edge-taking and -holding characteristics. VG-10 has a high carbon content of 1% plus trace elements, including chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, cobalt, and manganese. The steel was first created by the Takefu Special Steel Company and is undoubtedly one of the most popular stainless steels used in the making of kitchen cutlery.
The VG-10 core is clad with a multi-layer soft stainless steel which, after grinding and etching, reveals a stunning damascus pattern that reminded blacksmith Anryu-san of clouds. Thus the name, Kumo (clouds in Japanese). The blade is mated to a finely crafted handle made from rosewood with a pakka wood ferrule.Brand: Masakage
Line: Kumo
Blacksmith: Ikeda-San
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: VG-10
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
HRC: 61-62
Region: Echizen, Japan
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 6.6 oz (187 g)
Edge Length: 275 mm
Total Length: 430 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.5 mm
Blade Height: 55 mm
Masakage Kumo knives are made from VG-10 stainless steel which is particularly liked for its great edge-taking and -holding characteristics. VG-10 has a high carbon content of 1% plus trace elements, including chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, cobalt, and manganese. The steel was first created by the Takefu Special Steel Company and is undoubtedly one of the most popular stainless steels used in the making of kitchen cutlery.
The VG-10 core is clad with a multi-layer soft stainless steel which, after grinding and etching, reveals a stunning damascus pattern that reminded blacksmith Anryu-san of clouds. Thus the name, Kumo (clouds in Japanese). The blade is mated to a finely crafted handle made from rosewood with a pakka wood ferrule.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Perfect blade you'd never imagine Posted By: Sergio Garcia
At first I thought I had made a mistake by ordering the 270mm but after my first go with the knife I fell in love the finish of the blade is always sure to bring complements the handle is perfectly secure and the blade is beautifully balance despite the length it's lighter then any house kitchen knife you may encounter on the job the best part of the knife is the edge! it holds it and as a chef I use my knifes on a daily basis with confidence
At first I thought I had made a mistake by ordering the 270mm but after my first go with the knife I fell in love the finish of the blade is always sure to bring complements the handle is perfectly secure and the blade is beautifully balance despite the length it's lighter then any house kitchen knife you may encounter on the job the best part of the knife is the edge! it holds it and as a chef I use my knifes on a daily basis with confidence
