Masahiro BWH Santoku Dimple Knife 175mm [14079]

Masahiro BWH Santoku Dimple Knife 175mm [14079]

Masahiro BWH Santoku  , with a blade length of 175 mm , is a traditional Japanese knife, often referred to as the equivalent of a Western chef's knife. The Japanese name for this very popular knife means “three virtues” or “three good things”. This implies that this knife, resembling a combination of a chef's knife and a cleaver in appearance, is highly suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.

Dimple version   means that the blade has grooves on both sides, which prevents cut products from sticking to the knife. 

BWH  is a knife series developed based on the  MV-H line. Molybdenum-vanadium, high-carbon stainless steel  MBS-26 was also used, which underwent a three-stage hardening process to achieve a  58-59 HRC hardness. Each blade has been refined by craftsmen with over 30 years of experience, making  Masahiro knives  incredibly sharp.

The handle is made of wood called  Black Pakkawood , whose numerous layers were compressed under high pressure and high temperature into a uniform, very durable, moisture and water-resistant material. The wooden handle with an antibacterial coating is as easy to clean as plastic and is secured with three perfectly placed and polished rivets.

Knives in this series are sharpened on both sides, but unlike most Western manufacturers,  Masahiro  sharpens them asymmetrically  80/20 . This means that the cutting edge is shifted to one side of the knife's axis. The advantages of asymmetrical sharpening include a cutting edge that is up to 35% thinner than a symmetrical blade, making it much sharper.

Masahiro BWH Santoku Dimple Knife 175mm [14079]

Steel type:	MBS-26
HRC:	58-59
Handle material:	black pakkawood
Sharpening method:	double-sided, asymmetrical 80/20
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