[MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA] Banno hocho 165mm (Single edge) For home use [MIM151201]

The Santoku hocho and Bannno hocho are similar at the same shape. However, the shape of the blade type is different. Bannno hocho is a single edge, Santoku hocho is a double-edged. In other words, this knife is very sharp. However, it is easy to chipped if you twist. Please choose by your skills. Length of 165mm is the size that it is easy to use. From professional to beginner of single-edged, anyone can use it.

This kitchen knife is making the body in a traditional way that is bonded to soft iron and steel. White paper No.2 steel is very hard, so you can cut well. Simply because it is a general manufacturing method, you will notice that the technical capabilities of MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is stand out.

It is edged many times in the manufacturing process, this knife is to remove the distortion many times. Blade straight, and even more attractive your food thoroughly.

What is "Haze Polish"? The haze is a border of soft iron and steel. It will appear by sharpen perfectly the body that has been forged in the forge welding and high technology. Haze Polish is a designation given to only the more technical and beautifully.

For example use a white steel material, these knives will have a performance very close to the kitchen knife for professional. However, finish is simplified sharpening and distortion removal compared with kitchen knife for professional. You can experience the performance of MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA.

After receiving an order, in order to produce, it will be necessity about 15 days for longest to send.

About a maker, MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA = Matsuo edges factory ( SAKAI, OSAKA pref )

MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is a brand name of Matsuo edges factory that is in SAKAI, OSAKA pref. Sakai is a kitchen knife producing area famous in the world. Among the factory of the Sakai, technology MATSUO edges blacksmith is especially good. Prominent cutlery store in Japan is coming to purchase a large number. Therefore, It is a blacksmith and grinder that is selected to chef of Japanese cuisine.
The top of master name is Yoshiaki Matsuo (photo). His skills gained from long experience are used in high-grade products. Kyohei Matsuo and Tsubasa Matsuo are Yoshiaki's cousin. They are also masters of kitchen knife griding.
* MATSUO edges factory has still a repertoire of size and material. If you want another material or another size, please let me know your request.

The notes on use about Banno hocho 180mm For home use [MINANMOTO-IZUMIMASA]

* Please do not twist.
* You can cut anything other than hard. (For example, other than bone)
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.
* Please grind with a whetstone, if it becomes difficult to cut.
* If edged tool oil is applied, it will last long more.