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Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

Out of the box, the knife benefits from Masutani-san's 30+ years of skill and experience as a sharpener andand it's clear from the second you look at them that there's an extraordinarily good value knife in every box and they're hard to beat for quality at this price point.

Beauty

The stainless cladding combined with the various handle finishes in mahogany or pakka wood combine to create a good looking knife with a unique pattern finish and the exposed steel layers exposed on the blade create a striking set of lines along the length of every blade.

Subtle but striking.

In Hand

There's some crossover between East and West with the handles on the Masutani knives - they feature a Western shape and style handle but instead of a more typical full tang and three rivets, they're designed to use a more typically Japanese half tang and only two rivets which helps to lower the weight of the knife and make it more responsive with a balance point further along the blade. 

The fit and shape of the handle is very comfortable and smoothly polished so it feels great in hand. 

Durability

You definitely won't have any issues with durability, the VG10 is a solidly constructed and finished knife and the use of stainless cladding around a stainless VG10 core means they'll be easy to maintain and hone as you use them. This knife will be a true workhorse in your kitchen for years to come. 

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

Quick rinse and dry and then store it either on your knife rack or in your drawer with a saya or blade guard (or even in the presentation box if you wish) and this knife will last you a lifetime.

Our Verdict

Exceptional value for money! 

You're getting an extremely good knife for the money here and the fit and finish are what you'd expect from a blacksmith with more than 40 years experience.

At this price, there's really nothing we do but say just buy it. 

Meet the maker

Masutani Hamono

Masutani Hamono is a family-run workshop based in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, a region with more than 700 years of knife-making heritage. Founded by Takayuki Masutani, who learned his craft under his father, master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka of Ryusen Hamono, the workshop produces high-quality and affordable kitchen knives that combine tradition with modern techniques.

Masutani blends hand-finishing skills with advanced steel technology to create blades that are exceptionally sharp, easy to maintain, and perfectly balanced for daily use. Working primarily with VG10 and other stainless steels, the workshop offers a wide selection of gyuto, petty, santoku, and nakiri knives for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Masutani Hamono’s precise craftsmanship and approachable design reflect the Echizen spirit of creating practical and beautiful knives for every kitchen.

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Benjamin Rhode

Excellent, beautiful knife, and wonderfully sharp!

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Carl Almond
Satisfied customer

Lovely piece of kit, well presented. Delivered on time with updates.

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Anonymous
Masutani Hamono V10Santoku

Delighted with the knife. Buying without being able to see and feel a knife is tricky, but the experience of buying through Cutting Edge Knives was very positive. They responded to all my questions immediately and despatch, packaging and delivery all excellent. Would highly recommend.

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Anonymous
Superb to use

Absolutely superb in use, it falls through veg with no resistance and is a joy when preping being the sharpest blade i have ever owned/used. It feels spot on in the hand so you always know where the working edge is for precise cutting. It's a beautiful thing in it's own right too, so well made and it makes me happy using it.
Cutting Edge Knives are a super company and carry some lovely items which i'm sure to be investing in again in the future. Thank you.

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lynn

Excellent product and service

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lynn

Excellent product and service