DETAIL
■Hypothetical New Price■
EU: 100 to 150 EUR (plus shipping and import fees)
AU: 120 to 150 AUD (plus shipping and import fees)
US: 80 to 100 USD (plus shipping and import fees)
*All of the above prices are hypothetical estimates that I personally calculated. Actual retail prices may vary depending on the country and legal changes. While some brands or models may adjust prices by market or exchange rates, retail prices are generally set by the manufacturer or seller. These estimates are based on Tojiro, a brand widely sold in many countries, and are provided only as a reference.
■Item Description■
Condition : Very Good (3.0) / Sharpened (Balanced focus on sharpness and chip resistance) / No Box
Blade length : 6.5 inches (165mm)
Overall length : 11 inches (280mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 1.8mm
Item Weight : 6.2 oz (177g)
Blade Edge : Double-bevel
Construction/Method : 3-layer
Blade Material : Carbon Steel (exact type unknown) with Stainless Steel
HRC : Probably 58-60
Handle Material : Pakkawood
Country/Region of Manufacture : Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item
This is a three-layer carbon steel Santoku knife made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas. It was manufactured by Masahiro, a trusted and well-established knife company based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. The blade has been sharpened with a whetstone and cuts well.
This knife is an old model that is no longer being manufactured or sold. The type of carbon steel used is unknown, but Masahiro’s three-layer carbon steel Santoku knives with a bolster are often made with either Masahiro’s original steel or White #2 steel, so it is likely one of these.
On the left side of the blade, there is an engraving that reads “Registered Toto Masamune Honwarikomi.” Here, “Toto Masamune” is the name of this knife, and “Honwarikomi” means a three-layer construction.
Please note that the blade edge and the area around it are prone to rust. Be sure to wipe them dry after each use, as they will rust quickly if left wet.
Masahiro knives are sometimes sold at unbelievably low prices due to price wars between unauthorized resellers. In reality, they are not that cheap. Please also be careful of counterfeits if you are purchasing a new one.
・What is Seki Masahiro?
This company is one of the top manufacturers in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan's leading producer of cutlery, in every aspect, including history, reliability, and track record. They have been manufacturing and selling a variety of knives for professional and home use since 1932. They do not follow trends when it comes to knife design, but focus on designs that can remain a standard.
