Masakage Kiri VG-10 Gyuto 240mm

Masakage is a collective of master blacksmiths in Japan dedicated to delivering beautiful, high performing kitchen cutlery. This 240mm gytuo from the Kiri line is an exemplar of those ambitions. Handmade by Hiroshi Kato, a master blacksmith with over 50 years of experience, the Kiri has impeccable fit and finish, a very attractive Damascus cladding, and a beautiful magnolia wood handle with red pakka wood ferrule. The core steel of the knife is VG-10 hardened to 61-62 HRC giving the knife all stainless steel construction for ease of maintenance. Performance is first rate with an outstanding grind characteristic of all knives in the Masakage lineup.

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: 5.7 to 6.7 ounces (varies)

Blade Length: 245 mm (9.75")

Overall Length: 400 mm (15.75")

Thickness at Heel: 3.2 mm

Blade Height: 51.9 mm

Reading the paper with my Masakage Kiri. #masakage #chefknivestogo #knifeporn #sharp

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