DETAIL
■Hypothetical New Price■
EU: 110 to 165 EUR (plus shipping and import fees)
AU: 135 to 165 AUD (plus shipping and import fees)
US: 90 to 110 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 : Excellent- (2.5) / Sharpened (Focus on chip resistance) / No Box
Blade length : 5.9 inches (150mm)
Overall length : 10.7 inches (272mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 3.5mm
Item Weight : 7.6 oz (215g)
Blade Edge : Single-bevel
Construction/Method : Monosteel blade
Blade Material : MBS-26 Stainless Steel
HRC : Probably 58-59
Handle Material : Pakkawood
Country/Region of Manufacture : Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item
This is a stainless steel Deba 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.
This knife was sharpened by the previous owner, not by me. Japanese single-bevel knives are generally finished with a two-step edge by adding a micro bevel (a very small secondary bevel at the edge). This knife has a two-step edge with a relatively large micro bevel. Personally, I find this micro bevel a bit too large, but a larger micro bevel makes the blade less prone to chipping. Therefore, this knife can be a good option for someone who wants a Deba that is ready to cut upon arrival and also emphasizes chip resistance.
On the right side of the blade, there is an engraving in Japanese that means “Registered Trademark Masahiro.”
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.
