Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (Swedish Steel)

Performance

The KS rates as one of the sharpest knives we sell out of the box but for the true enthusiast there's still plenty of untapped potential with a little additional touch up on your finer whetstones or ceramic rod.

Available in either a reactive White #2 steel or a stainless Swedish steel the high performance and thin profile is excellent.

Beauty

As it goes, there are flashier knives, there are hammer finishes, different cladding or suminagashi patterns and much more but right here is a super example of understatement and the brush finish smoothly running the full height of the blade is great. 

It's paired with a D shaped ho wood handle and blonde ferrule that continues that simple but elegant look.

Comfort

The D shaped handle is in theory designed primarily for right handed use but it's absolutely fine for left handers too and the even grind of the blade means it's suitable for either left or right handers. 

The KS in all sizes does tend to run a bit long in the blade - sometimes 10-15mm longer than the name suggests so a 240mm can be closer to 255 or even 260mm for example so please do check the technical details below for the exact measurements as handmade knives can vary quite a bit and these are a good example of that.

Durability

Depending on your steel choice in the KS range, either the mono steel construction using White #2 or stainless Swedish steel will take and hold an edge very well and it'll perform at whatever level you need it to.

Ease of care

If you opt for the White #2 steel, it's a fully reactive steel you will need to be aware of the additional care and maintenance the white #2 steel requires as it develops a patina over time and with use. 

However, if you love the knife profile and want a little lower maintenance then the KS is also available in a stainless Swedish steel which is much easier to care for. 

Beyond that, the normal care and storage advice applies as with any other knife.

All knives in the KS series are sold with a friction fit magnolia wood saya designed specifically for the knife to protect the blade when not in use and included in the price.