What is the blade construction of Masamoto KS Series knives?

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Who is the Masamoto KS Series line best for?

["Pro chefs","Collectors"]. Highlights: ["Excellent performance","Thin behind the edge","Excellent fit and finish"].

Where can I buy Masamoto KS Series knives in Australia?

Knives and Stones is an authorised Australian stockist of Masamoto Sohonten including theMasamoto KS Series line. You can shop online at knivesandstones.com.au with free shipping on orders over $99, or visit our stores in St Peters (Sydney), Crows Nest (Sydney) or Braddon (Canberra) to handle the knives before buying.

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Masamoto KS Series

Q: What is the Masamoto KS Series line?

The Masamoto KS Series line is made by Masamoto Sohonten, a Japanese knife maker. {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The "},{"type":"text","value":"KS Series","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" by "},{"type":"text","value":"Masamoto Sohonten","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" is a premium line of traditional Japanese knives, highly regarded by professional chefs and knife enthusiasts. Crafted from "},{"type":"text","value":"Shirogami #2 (White Steel No.2)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", these knives offer exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Each blade is meticulously hand-forged and honed, reflecting Masamoto’s 150+ years of craftsmanship. The KS Series features a "},{"type":"text","value":"wa-gyuto (Japanese-style chef's knife)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" with a minimalistic, elegant design, a lightweight feel, and a well-balanced construction. Renowned for its "},{"type":"text","value":"razor-sharp edge and superior cutting performance","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", the KS Series embodies the pinnacle of Japanese knife-making artistry and tradition."}]}]} Knives and Stones is the authorised Australian stockist, with showrooms in Sydney and Canberra.

Monosteel Migaki White 2 / Shirogami #2 / Carbon Tokyo, Japan

The KS Series by Masamoto Sohonten is a premium line of traditional Japanese knives, highly regarded by professional chefs and knife enthusiasts. Crafted from Shirogami #2 (White Steel No.2), these knives offer exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Each blade is meticulously hand-forged and honed, reflecting Masamoto’s 150+ years of craftsmanship. The KS Series features a wa-gyuto (Japanese-style chef's knife) with a minimalistic, elegant design, a lightweight feel, and a well-balanced construction. Renowned for its razor-sharp edge and superior cutting performance, the KS Series embodies the pinnacle of Japanese knife-making artistry and tradition.