Masakage Kumo VG10 Petty 150mm

• Style: Petty- Utility
• Steel type:VG10-Stainless Steel
• HRC: 60-61
• Blade Length: 145mm
• Overall Length:275mm
• Blade Height @Heel:29 mm
• Spine Thickness @ Mid: 1.5mm
• Weight:84 g
• Bevel: Double
• Handle Material: octagonal rosewood with Black Buffalo ferrule

Masakage knives are renowned among Japanese cutlery enthusiasts for their exceptional craftsmanship and unique design. Handcrafted in Takefu Knife Village, each knife features premium materials like Blue Super or VG10 steel cores, enhancing sharpness and durability. Since 2007, Masakage has focused on delivering Japan’s finest handmade knives, crafted by master blacksmiths and hand-sharpened by Takayuki Shibata, a renown Japanese sharpener.

A standout model, the Masakage Kumo by Takumi Ikeda, combines a VG10 core with stainless cladding for excellent edge retention.

About Takumi Ikeda

Takumi Ikeda is the fifth-generation blacksmith of Anryu Hamono, which was established in 1873 in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. He trained under the renowned blacksmith Katsushige Anryu, who was recognized as a traditional craftsman in 2001 and honored with the Order of the Sacred Treasure in 2005. Upholding the rich heritage of Anryu Hamono, Takumi Ikeda continues to carry forward its esteemed craftsmanship.