Masakage is a collective of master blacksmiths in Japan dedicated to delivering beautiful, high-performing kitchen cutlery. This 240mm gytuo from the Kiri line is an exemplar of those ambitions. Handmade by Kato, the Kiri has impeccable fit and finish, a very attractive Damascus cladding, and a beautiful magnolia wood handle with red pakka wood ferrule. The core steel of the knife is VG-10 hardened to 61-62 HRC, giving the knife all stainless steel construction for ease of maintenance. Performance is first-rate with an outstanding grind characteristic of all knives in the Masakage lineup.
Brand: Masakage
Blacksmith: Kato-San
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: 49-layer Stainless Damascus
Core Steel: VG-10
HRC: 61+-
Handle: Magnolia Wood Oval
Ferrule: Red Dyed Pakka Wood
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Edge Grind: 50/50
Weight: 6.0 oz (170 g)
Edge Length: 245 mm
Total Length: 400 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 52 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) My first Masakage.Posted By: Martin Ginzalez - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
out of the box a pro performer. I could not have been happier with this purchase. I broke it in cooking for Sheryl Crow last Sunday and could not have asked for more. Light as a feather and sharp as a razor...thank you guys and Kato San.
9 people found this review helpful
out of the box a pro performer. I could not have been happier with this purchase. I broke it in cooking for Sheryl Crow last Sunday and could not have asked for more. Light as a feather and sharp as a razor...thank you guys and Kato San.
