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Masashi VS1 KAIJIN Honesuki 150mm
Masashi VS1 KAIJIN Honesuki 150mm
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$280.00 USD
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$280.00 USD
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About Masashi Kaijin -
The blade's core is made from hard VS1 steel clad in softer stainless steel. Through a special heat-treating process, Masashi-san can make VS1 incredibly hard, giving it edge retention on par with high-end carbon steel. He sharpens blades in a unique way, making the back end more robust for chopping and the tip more precise for delicate work.
The textured appearance of the Kaijin gives its name, which translates to ‘ash’ and references the traditional forging process Masashi uses. Normally blacksmiths must overheat the knife to achieve this sort of finish, which can tamper with the knife’s quality, but Masashi-san is able to do it in a controlled, low-temperature way that doesn’t affect the steel.
First training with his brother at Yoshikane, then striking out on his own, Masashi Yamamoto relentlessly pursues the creation of a perfect knife using the traditional techniques passed down in his family and augmented by a modern understanding of metallurgy. He’s also a certified badass, forging in flip-flops and lighting cigarettes off red-hot steel like an 80’s action hero.
About the Shape -The Honesuki is a Japanese style boning knife. Originally designed for poultry and small animals like rabbit, it excels for many larger butchering and fish filleting work. It has a relatively thick heel for scraping meat from bones, and a thinner tip for precise cuts. You don't want to force this knife through bone, but it's perfect for cutting through cartilage and tendons.
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Honesuki
Also know as?
You could also call it a depending on what part of Japan you are in.
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| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness | 4.1 mm |
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| Rockwell Hardness | |
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| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Tochi Chestnut Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
| Knife Line | Masashi Kaijin |
| Blacksmith | Masashi Yamamoto |
| Made in | Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
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Overall rating: 4.9130435 / 5 from 23 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Masashi VS1 KAIJIN Honesuki 150mm is a Japanese style boning knife with a thick heel for scraping meat from bones and a thinner tip for precise cuts. It is made from hard VS1 steel clad in stainless steel, offering edge retention on par with high-end carbon steel. The knife is praised for its impressive finish and sharpness, making it ideal for butchering and fish filleting.
Summary topics
- Japanese style boning knife: 15%
- sharpness and durability: 75%
Review topics: ["weight","finish","edge","feels","works","knife","honesuki","blade","tip","guy","chicken","masashi"].
Review highlights
- "Masashi Kaijin honesuki is a great knife; I really like the kaijin finish." —
- "Good weight, very sharp and superb fit and finish." —
- "Masashi always puts out stellar knives and this one is no exception." —
Reviews
Wonderful knife!
"Wonderful knife! Perfect all around!"
Loving my honesuki
"The Masashi VS1 Kaijin Honesuki is amazing. Good weight, very sharp and superb fit and finish. Made quick(ish) work of Costco whole chickens"
Masashi Honesuki
"Well built and beautifully finished. Good weight."
Hefty and nimble!
"What a fantastic knife! The blade has a thicc spine with some weight to it but it cuts like a laser. It just falls through chicken with very little effort. Looking forward to never paying for boneless skinless thighs again."
I felt spoiled using this.
"Got this specifically for poultry, and used it for the first time to section out our Thanksgiving turkey. I've never had a better experience doing so than with this knife. It cut through everything with the greatest of ease, and felt like a nimble extension of my hand in doing so. I also love that it's semi stainless steel so I didn't have to rush to clean it off immediately and was able to take care of my guests first. If you butcher/section off chicken, turkey, or filet small fish, this is the only knife you'll ever need. The knife itself is absolutely gorgeous and it feels like a steal at this price point."
Makes hot coffee
"Lol! Almost. I love my Kaijin. It does everything I could ask. Super sharp and keeps a great edge. Makes butchering a breeze. The thick spine and weight allows me to do bone-in with ease. Masashi is a master knife maker."
Excellent meat & fish knife
"This knife is quite sharp out of the box, glides very nicely through thick raw meat like beef chuck and chicken - it feels robust and the small tip is handy to go around bones. I cut some cartilage with it and had no issue. Too short to cut sashimi."
Beautiful knife! Fantastic!
"I was kind of shocked to feel how heavy the knife is. But it made total sense once you think about it's used for breaking down chickens. Knife feel s razor sharp. Feels great in the hands. I am excited to break down some chickens and turkeys this holiday Christmas season."
My Daughter’s Review
"Here’s the review: I had been debating getting the moritaka honesuki, but received this as a gift and fell in love! It’s a beautiful knife. With chicken prices so high I’m now only buying full chickens and butchering them. This knife is perfect for it! Highly recommend! Title: Fabulous Knife Home Cook Favourite food to cook: I have to pick just one???"
Q&A
- When will this knife be available to purchase online?
- Hey there, they'll be available 10am MST! - Ellie