Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku Blade Finish:Nashiji The kurouchi nashiji finish is

The kurouchi nashiji finish is stunning and each one is unique

The superb quality and finishing of this knife show the mastery of Satoshi-san's knife making skills and it's one you'll look forward to using every time

pan handles - anything with a lip or corner

Forged in the workshop of Shigeki Tanaka the light nashiji finish of this knife combined with a sandblasted style tapering down to the blue #2 steel cutting edge definitely create an interesting contrast that feels good to the touch while performing strongly in the kitchen

The little brother of the 'Bunka' (ko means small in Japanese)

Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku Blade Finish:Nashiji The kurouchi nashiji finish isThe VG1 santoku is a great all rounder, tall and nimble with its classy octagonal burnt oak handle it's a perfect knife for daily use. With its exceptional geometry and light weight this is one of the best value knives around at this price point. Masutani Hamono typically make their knives with a yo handle so it's quite unusual to have stocks of this wa handled version!