The Masamoto Sohonten KS Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife. Featuring Shirogami#2 (White#2) carbon steel, this knife offers excellent cutting performance 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
Overall length: 409mm Blade length (heel to tip): 251mm / 9.89" Blade height at heel: 48.8mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.6mm at 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
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Masamoto KS shirogami#2 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide