Feature |
Description |
---|---|
Knife Type |
Gyuto (Chef’s Knife) |
Blade Length |
210 mm |
Blade Height |
~47 mm |
Thickness at Heel |
~3.5 mm |
Weight |
~150 g |
Core Steel |
Aogami Super |
Cladding |
Stainless Steel |
Finish |
Kurouchi with Tsuchime |
Edge |
Double-Bevel (50/50) |
Hardness |
HRC 63–65 |
Handle |
Octagonal Cherry Wood with Black Pakkawood Collar |
Blacksmith |
Yoshimi Kato |
Sharpener |
Shibata Takayuki |
Brand |
Masakage (Koishi series) |
Made in |
Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
Brand | Masakage |
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Forging Type | San-mai |
Steel Type | Aogami Super |
Knife Shapes | Gyuto |
Blade Length | 210mm |
Finishes | Kurouchi, Tsuchime |
Blade Edge | Double Bevel |
Handle | Octagonal Cherry wood |
€ 285 EUR
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Premium Aogami Super Steel Core – Delivers pro-level edge retention and ultra-fine sharpness
Masterful Forging & Finishing – Yoshimi Kato’s smithing meets Shibata’s expert sharpening
Unique Rustic Finish – Kurouchi with Tsuchime yields gorgeous patina and functional anti-sticking
Optimal Weight & Ergonomics – Lightweight (~145 g), balanced for effortless daily use
Artisanal Handle – Traditional octagonal cherry wood with pakkawood collar for comfort and elegance
Culinary professionals or serious home chefs seeking a high-end blue steel core with artisan craftsmanship
Users upgrading from stainless steels to experience the cutting precision of Aogami Super
Collectors or enthusiasts drawn to rustic finishes and traditional Japanese aesthetic
Masakage, created by Shibata Takayuki in 2007, is a celebration of Takefu Knife Village’s finest — with each knife hand-sharpened by Shibata himself .
The Koishi line—meaning “pebble”—is named after the textured finish that resembles smooth river stones .
Yoshimi Kato, a rising star among Takefu’s smiths, brings the Koishi series to life through expert forging .
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