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.