Masutani | VG10 Damascus | Kokuryu | Santoku 170mm | Blue Pakka ABS He was awarded 伝統工芸士

He was awarded 伝統工芸士

This is a vintage Kanto style gyuto

Japanese Gyuto’s generally have thinner blades than a western knife of the same size

" With a focus on authenticity

which translates to ‘Visionary Sword Celebrated in Victory

Masutani | VG10 Damascus | Kokuryu | Santoku 170mm | Blue Pakka ABS He was awarded 伝統工芸士Mr Masutani is a knifemaker based in Takafu, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. He is a 4th generation knife maker with over 30 years experience. He is well known as skilled sharpener and wants to provide great knives at a great price. His knives are light and thin, a great first Japanese knife or gift. Santoku Santoku translates to 3 virtues, good for fish, meat and vegetables. Though they are a taller knife, which makes control a little easier, the