Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Santoku 180mm (VG5218)
Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Santoku 180mm (VG5218) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Santoku 180mm (VG5218)
The Masamoto VG series features their special "Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium" steel with about 1% of carbon, the bevel is 7/3 grind. The handle is made of anti-bacterial POM, which is more desirable in a commercial environment.
Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6th generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.
Measurements
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Weight |
173 g | |
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Total Length |
298 mm | |
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Tip to Heel Length |
179 mm | |
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Blade Height at Heel |
46 mm | |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
1.7 mm | |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
1.7 mm | |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
0.6 mm | |
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Steel |
Masamoto Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium |
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Hardness |
HRC 59-60 | |
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Handle Design |
Western, anti-bacterial POM | |
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