Masamoto Sohonten Honyaki (Blue 2, 玉青鋼) Yanagiba 270 mm With Handle the Kagayaki offers a much

the Kagayaki offers a much better value

I particular dislike the through mortise and tenon joint employed by the traditional Japanese WA handles (uneven tenon)

and chopping tasks

5KG where the Hasegawa counterpart weights only 2

Weight  259 g  Total Length 367 mm  Tip to Heel Length 199 mm  Blade Height at Heel 49 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel  4

Masamoto Sohonten Honyaki (Blue 2, 玉青鋼) Yanagiba 270 mm With Handle the Kagayaki offers a muchThe blue steel honyaki line is the highest quality offerings from Masamoto Sohonten. Mirror polished blue steel honyaki blade, matched with double silver spacer ebony handle and a super elegant ebony saya. A collectable item! Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the