Kiritsuke with a 216 mm blade from the legendary Masamoto. Forged in shirogami#2 mono steel.

- Steel: Shirogami#2 mono steel (HRC 62)
- Blade length: 216 mm
- Blade height: 44 mm
- Thickness at heel: 2.8 mm
- Thickness mid-spine: 2 mm
- Weight: 151 grams
- Handle: D-shaped magnolia wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule

The KS series from Masamoto is a collection of premium Japanese knives made from the carbon steel shirogami#2, designed in a traditional Japanese style. The Wa-Gyuto knife in the KS series is meticulously hand-sharpened, polished, and finished by highly skilled craftsmen with extensive experience. The result is an exceptionally sharp edge and a simple yet elegant finish.

NOTE: The knife has a thin layer of lacquer on the blade. This makes the knife appear scratched. This lacquer layer can easily be removed with acetone, after which the blade will be smooth and free of micro-scratches.