Hiromoto Tenmi-Jyuraku Aogami Super Series The blades are made of Hitachi Aogami Super (AS Carbon steel), an ultimate Hagane refined from Yasugi sand-rons. High carbon steel (1.40 – 1.50) with Chromium (0.30 – 0.50) and Tungsten (2.00 – 2.50) added for extra durability and longer edge retention. This core carbon steel is clad with 420J1 stainless steel to prevent from rusting. Full tang black Staminawood handle securely fastened with three stainless steel rivets and bolster. Aogami Super Series Hitachi Blue Steel and cladded in 420J1 stainless steel, same AS steel used in the Masakage Koishi series. Excellent performance and hardened to HRC 60 to 62 for ease of sharpening as opposed to 64Hrc in the latter. Good edge retention and excellent sharpness and ease of maintenance. Edge profile in 60:40 bevel, a right handed knife. The secret is their cutting efficiency and longer retention of the sharp edge. Because of the difficulty to work with in forging and heat treatment process, we dont see many knives made of this steel. We proudly recommend to those who demand extreme sharp edge and cutting performance. Hiromoto AS Petty 150mm @ $131 Nett Hiromoto AS Santoku 190mm @ $192 Nett Hiromoto AS Gyuto 210mm @ $225 Nett Hiromoto AS Gyuto 240mm @ $265 Nett Masamoto KS Series - HonKasumi Gyokuhakukou Masamoto is an older established knife maker in Japan. With a history dating to 1872 with reputation of the “No. 1 Sushi Knife maker”. Traditional high carbon steel cutting edge core of Hitachi White Steel (Shiro Ko) is forge welded with soft iron for the perfect balance and cutting efficiency. Traditional Japanese Magnolia wooden handle with water Buffalo bolster. Steel: White 2 Shiro ko in the core with soft iron as a jacket for ease sharpening and extreme sharpness. Hon Kasumi is one of the Sharpening style.Unlike Masamoto KK Kasumi Series, KS Hon Kasumi, the blade is hand sharpened, polished and finished by only the skilled workers throughout the whole process. It makes sharper edge and makes blade easier to resharpen. In Japanese language Hon means Real or True.Kasumi means Mist. Honkasumi blade pattern looks similar to the Mist. The HonKasumi knives are the top of the Masamoto line produced by Masamotos distinguished craftsmen team with special skills and long experiences. Masamoto KS Series Yanagiba 270mm with Marble Ferrule and Wooden Saya @ $560 Nett Masamoto KS Series Deba 180mm with Marble Ferrule and Wooden Saya @ $528 Nett
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