Masamoto KS gyuto 240mm

Specifications

The Masamoto Sohonten KS Gyuto is a chef's knife with a well-established reputation among enthusiasts. Featuring Shirogami#2 (White#2) carbon steel, this knife offers a full convex grind that balances thinness with robustness, making it a versatile choice for all-purpose kitchen tasks.

• 251mm (9.89") cutting edge length
• Shirogami#2 (White#2) carbon steel monosteel construction
• Full convex grind; thin overall but still robust
• Features a relatively flatter profile compared to many standard gyutos
• Traditional D-shaped magnolia handle with black horn ferrule for comfortable grip control

Details

• Brand: Masamoto Sohonten
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Construction Type: Monosteel
• Steel: Shirogami#2 (White#2)
• Steel Type: Carbon
• HRC: ~62

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 409mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 251mm / 9.89"
• Blade height at heel: 48.8mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.6mm
  • At the heel: 2.5mm
  • Midway: 2.0mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
• Weight: 168g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: D-shaped magnolia with horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Masamoto KS Shirogami#2 Gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.
• Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.