Masutani san is owned by a brother of Ryusen Hamono. Masutani san decided to produce knives that are great quality but at reasonable prices. His knives are incredible for how much they are.
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.
Specifications: Style: Santoku Edge Length: 170 mm Total Length: 290 mm Cladding/Jigane: Stainless Steel - Damascus and hammered finish Core Steel/Hagane: VG10 Construction: San-mai Handle: Mono Octagonal Bubinga Wood Weight: 105 gram Thickness at the heel: 1.90 mm Height at the heel: 45 mm Hardness: 60 +/- 1 HRC Bevel Angle Ratio: 50:50 *Free resharpening on every knife purchased from Upscale Living