



Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus 130mm Ko-Santoku Mahogany handle
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Masutani Hamono can be found in Echizen, Japan, one of Japan’s cutlery centres. Although it is a small shop, Kuneo Masutani backs up his cutlery with more than 30 years of experience and 4 generations of history. He is also brother to the owner of Ryusen Hamono!
Masutani offers some of the best value stainless cutlery on the market, and is a very accomplished sharpener. These knives provide excellent cutting ability and a top-notch edge right out of the box.
Masutani Kokuryu knives employ a VG10 stainless steel core sandwiched between stainless damascus cladding. From day 1 to day 10,000 these knives are sure to please the user, and as an added bonus, impress the guests! The handles are partial tang in a western style, adorned with pakkawood. These knives are high contenders at all levels!
Brand: Masutani Hamono
Location: Echizen, Japan.
Blacksmith: Masutani Hamono
Sharpener: Masutani Hamono
Line: Kokuryu
Shape: Ko-santoku
Construction: San Mai laminate
Core Steel: VG10
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Grind: 50/50
Finish: Migaki
Blade Length: 130mm
Overall Length: 245mm
Spine: 1.6
Blade Height:36.7
Weight:106g
HRC: 61-62
Handle Type: Western partial tang
Handle Material: Pakkawood with stainless bolster
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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