Kiritsuke with a 219 mm blade from the legendary Masamoto. This model is the stainless steel version of Masamoto’s popular KS White Steel #2.

- Steel: "Sweden Steel," stainless mono steel (HRC 60-61)
- Blade length: 219 mm
- Blade height: 45 mm
- Thickness at heel: 2.8 mm
- Thickness mid-spine: 2 mm
- Weight: 147 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 Swedish stainless steel, 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.

The blade in the KS series knives is crafted from Swedish stainless steel with a hardness of HRC 60-61.