Masahiro BWH Santoku knife 175mm [14023]

Masahiro BWH Santoku Knife 175mm [14023]

The Masahiro BWH Santoku  knife, 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 benefits". This means that this knife, resembling a combination of a chef's knife and a cleaver in appearance, is very suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. 

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

The handle is made of wood called  Black Pakkawood , whose numerous layers were compressed under high pressure and high temperature into a uniform, highly 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.

The 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.

Steel type:	MBS-26
HRC:	58-59
Handle material:	black pakkawood
Sharpening method:	double-sided, asymmetrical 80/20
Dimensions:
Overall length (A):	295 mm
Blade length (B):	175 mm
Blade width (C):	45 mm
Blade thickness (D):	2.0 mm