Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 180 mmThe Masamoto VG series features their special "Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium" steel with about 1% of carbon, the bevel is 7 3 grind. The handle is made of anti bacterial POM, which is more desirable in a commercial environment. 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 6th

1600ml and 2000ml

Made by Ryusen

235 mm  Tip to Heel Length

but once soaked

Swedish Steel Honyaki

slow dishing and most importantly offering a very very gentle sharpening feedback that was not seen in other stones

and tapers to 1

The Chosera is always gentler to the blade

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4 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

The Gokumyo is the premium line of super-fine finishing stone from the top waterstone manufactuer Suehiro

Edge Length:169MM