Name: Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku
Brand: Masutani Hamono
SKU: 2453
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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 hammer finish combined with the half-tang Western style handle mix Japanese blade style with the Western handle nicely and would look great on your knife rack and in the kitchen.

Each knife has a unique pattern so there's plenty of variety and you'll know nobody else has one quite the same as yours!

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 V1 is a solidly constructed and finished knife and the use of stainless cladding around the VG1 core means it will be easy to maintain and hone as you use it.

This knife will be a true workhorse in your kitchen for years to come.

Ease of Care

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

Absolutely incredible value for money.

At this price, you're getting a lot of skill and experience going into the making of the knife and the fit and finish are good. Out of the box it's already sharp but if you like, you could hone it further and you'd have a great knife for your collection or as a great present for a keen chef.

We're already wondering why you've not added this to your basket!

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Product details

Blade Length: 170mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 294mm (Blade + Handle)
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (Measured level with heel)
Blade Height: 46.5mm (Heel to spine)
Total Weight: 136 grams
Core Steel: VG1
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 60 (HRC)
Handle Style: Western
Handle Material: Rosewood with 2 steel rivets
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: 2453

Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.

Protection & care for this knife

A photo of various protective guards for Japanese chef knives

Protect this beautiful knife with a handmade leather santoku/gyuto sized saya.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Blacksmith Profile

Masutani Hamono

Made in Echizen, Masutani san's experience dates back many years both as a blacksmith and an excellent knife sharpener and his own ranges of knives combine elegant good looks and sharpness at a price point that is almost unbeatable for what they deliver.

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Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku