Masamoto Sohonten Aoko Hongasumi (KA, Blue 2) Yanagiba 270 mm with Saya

The Masamoko Aoko Hongasumi line is their premium “Real Kasumi” series, that has a better finish than the standard KK line. The KA is using the Hitachi Blue 2 core steel which has a higher HRC compared to the White 2 series.

Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6^th generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.   

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