Steel type: White2-Carbon steel with Stainless Clad
HRC: 62
Blade Length: 215mm
Overall Length: 365mm
Blade Height @Heel: 47.2mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid: 1.7mm
Weight: 166g
Bevel: Double
Handle Material: Golden Sandalwood & caramel buffalo horn (pictured)
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 Yuki by Yoshimi Kato, combines a white2 steel core with stainless cladding for excellent edge retention. Yuki, which means 'snow' in Japanese, refers to the frosty appearance of the “nashiji” (pear skin) finish.
About Yoshimi Kato
Yoshimi Kato, son of Hiroshi Kato, is a skilled bladesmith based in Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, the heart of Japanese master blacksmithing.
His knives are renowned for their exceptional quality and performance. He designs his own knife ranges and also creates knives for other brands, including Masakage.
