Welcome to Masakage: A Home for Master Blacksmiths
Think of Masakage as a home for a lot of talented blacksmiths, collectively acting under one roof and name. Started in Echizen by Takayuki Shibata, a famed Japanese knife sharpener, Masakage now showcases an assortment of lines that are as unique as the blacksmiths who forge them. This collective is an aggregation of talent, ensuring that no matter which knife you buy, you are guaranteed a quality Echizen product.
The Koishi line of Masakage, one of its most popular, is forged by Yoshimi Kato. All knives in this line feature a core of Blue Super Steel (Aogami Super), enveloped in stainless cladding with a hammered (tsuchime) pattern and an attractive matte kurouchi finish. This combination yields a high-performance core steel with a high contrast hammer kurouchi finish, making any knife from this line a true stunner.
The santoku, translating to "knife of three virtues" (slice, dice, chop), exemplifies some styles that don't need reinvention. Suitable for almost anyone, the santoku is a highly versatile, multi-purpose knife. Those who prefer to rock chop or have limited space in the kitchen will find this style particularly enjoyable.
About us
We take responsibility for selecting and providing authentic quality products through our direct relationships with Japanese suppliers. Shipping trouble? We have your back and will manage it. Problem with your order? Contact us and we make it right. If you are our customer, we will not stop until we get the perfect knife in your hands.
- Tony Owner of Tokushu knife