Masahiro MS-8 Takohiki knife 210mm [10022]

Masahiro MS-8 Takohiki Knife 210mm [10022]

Masahiro Takohiki  knife, with a blade length of  210 mm,  is a knife with a long blade used for slicing very thin pieces or filleting fish. In Asian cuisine, the  Takohiki knife,  like the  Yanagiba  , is most commonly used for preparing sushi or sashimi. The Takohiki knife,  originating from the Tokyo region,  differs slightly from the  Yanagi knife from the Osaka region. At first glance, it is evident that, unlike the  Yanagiba  , its tip is rectangular. This type of design is useful, for example, for lifting prepared slices from the cutting board. Characteristic of traditional Japanese knives, it is sharpened on one side, allowing for precise, fully controlled cutting of products that easily separate from the blade, revealing a beautiful and shiny cutting surface – an important and valued detail in Japanese cuisine.

Key features of the Takohiki knife: 

• length – a long blade is used to cut in one direction only ("towards you") to avoid zigzag cutting marks and leave a perfect cross-section,
• thickness – it has a very thin blade, allowing for cutting with minimal force to avoid crushing, breaking, or tearing the sliced products,
• hardness and durability – the knives are made from very hard and durable steel, allowing for excellent sharpening,
• The knife's design is intended to facilitate the separation of sliced pieces from the blade's surface.

Masahiro MS-8 Takohiki Knife 210mm [10022]

Knives from this line are made from a VG-10 derivative, molybdenum-vanadium, high-carbon stainless steel, known as  MBS-26 , which was hardened in three stages until it reached a hardness of  58-59 HRC. Each blade has been refined by masters with over 30 years of experience, which is why  Masahiro knives  are incredibly sharp.

The handle is crafted with attention to details characteristic of Japan, made from light  magnolia wood,  reinforced with a plastic ring.