Description

3D model of а kitchen knife Masamoto Shiro ko Kasumi Yanagi HMA-KK0424 with saya

About the prototype:

   The professional knife Masamoto Shiro ko Kasumi Yanagi HMA KK0424 is for cutting boneless fish fillet for sashimi and stuffing for sushi. The bevel of the knife is one-sided. The blade of the knife is thin and long with a pointed tip. The knife blade is engraved with hieroglyphs. The handle of the knife has a traditional Japanese octagonal shape and is handcrafted from natural magnolia wood. The handle roller is made of water buffalo horn. The saya is also handcrafted from magnolia wood. Hieroglyphs are applied to the saya with the help of burning. The knife is suitable for decorating the interiors of kitchens and restaurants, made mainly in traditional or modern Japanese style.

   Yanagi knives were originated in the Kansai region (Osaka) and are distinguished by a long, thin blade, that turns minimal pressure on the fish fillet when cutting, which significantly improves the aesthetics and taste of the fish.

   The Masamoto Sohonten company was founded at the end of the Edo period in 1866 by master knife craftsman Minosuke Matsuzawa. Masamoto Sohonten knives are considered to be the best knives for professional use till nowadays. The Masamoto Sohonten company provides for the manufacture of knives for both right-handers and left-handers.

The blade is made of white carbon steel №2.
The handle and saya are made of magnolia wood.

The roller of the handle is made of water buffalo horn.
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Dimensions, mm:

Width - 32
Length of the knife - 378
Lenght of the blade - 240

Width of saya - 34
Length of saya - 236