Masamoto Hyper Molybdenum Steel Santoku 180mm

The Masamoto VG Series is a best-selling range of Western-style Japanese kitchen knives, crafted from high-carbon Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel (HRC 58–59). The steel offers excellent sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance, while the thin blade geometry ensures smooth and precise cutting. Each knife comes fully sharpened and ready to use straight out of the box.

The knife features a durable full-tang construction, stainless steel bolsters, and a fully contoured black Duracon® handle made from antibacterial thermoplastic resin for a comfortable and secure grip.

Specs:

Brand: Masamoto Sohonten

Blade Material: Hyper Molybdenum

Handle Material: Duracon Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster

Knife Type: Santoku

Blade Length:  180mm

Hardness: 58-59HRC

Weight: 174g

Care

Wash your knife gently with a soft sponge and dry it thoroughly after use. Store it safely in a protective sheath, knife block, or other suitable storage. Do not use the knife to cut through bones, frozen foods, or hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface

For optimal performance and edge retention, use forgiving cutting surfaces such as wood, rubberized boards, high-quality composite boards, or quality polyethylene cutting boards.

Avoid glass, metal, countertops, and other hard, rigid surfaces, as they can quickly dull or damage the knife’s edge.

Sharpening

For quality Japanese knives, we recommend using whetstones for sharpening. Whetstones provide excellent control and are the preferred method for maintaining a sharp, refined edge.