The KS Series is Masamoto’s range of high-grade Shiro-ko #2 (White Steel No.2) Hon Kasumi Japanese traditional-style knife. When compared with the Kasumi knife-making process, the production of Hon Kasumi knife requires several extra steps be carried out during the forging, quenching, sharpening and finishing stages of production and requires a higher level of craftsmanship. …
Kama Usuba
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hon Kasumi Series White Steel No.2 Kama Usuba (180mm to 240mm, 5 sizes)
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hon Kasumi Series is Mizuno Tanrenjo’s range of high-grade Shiro-ko #2 (White steel No.2) Hon Kasumi Japanese traditional-style knives. Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hon Kasumi Series knife is completely hand sharpened, polished and finished by especially skilled artisans, which results in extra edge sharpness and a more refined level of finish. Its blade …
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Ao Hagane DX Series Blue Steel No.1 Kama Usuba (165mm to 240mm, 6 sizes)
The Akitada Ao Hagane DX Series is the highest-grade of knives among Mizuno Tanrenjo large selections and is made using Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue Steel No1; HRc. 62-63). Blue Steel No.1 Wa-Bocho (Japanese traditional-style knives) are rarely seen because the high Carbon content (1.30-1.40%) of the steel makes it difficult to work with. Blue Steel …
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series Blue Steel No.2 Kama Usuba (150mm to 240mm, 7 sizes)
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series Knife is made with Ao-ko #2 (Blue Steel No.2; HRc. 62-63) and is the best-selling range of knives among Mizuno large selections. Hontanren Series knife is forged, sharpened and polished (Hon Kasumi finished) using traditional methods and Mizuno Tanrenjo’s passion for fine craftsmanship ensures that these knives have outstanding sharpness …
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Honyaki DX Series Blue Steel No.2 Kama Usuba (180mm to 240mm, 5 sizes)
Since ancient times, the Japanese Katana has been admired for its ability to take an extremely sharp edge and function without bending or breaking. Mizuno Tanrenjo’s Honyaki knives are being crafted using similar traditional methods to achieve the same functionality as the legendary Katana. The inheritance of these traditional swordsmithing techniques allows Master Mizuno to …
Sukenari Gingami No.3 Series Hon Kasumi Kama Usuba 210mm (8.2 inch)
With the over 80 years of knife making history and specialized technical experience, Sukenari is very enthusiastic about producing knives which take advantage of the new generation of stainless cutlery steels and high performance tool steels. The number of professional Chefs and home cooks that prefer the rust-resistance and ease of maintenance offered by stainless …
Sukenari Hon Kasumi Blue Steel No.2 Series Kama Usuba (195mm and 210mm, 2 sizes)
Sukenari Aogami No.2 (Blue Steel No.2) High Carbon Steel Hon Kasumi knife is Sukenari’s standard product line. This knife provides additional hardness, toughness and longer edge retention than the White Steel No.2 Hon Kasumi knives, which makes them ideal for people who do not have the time to sharpen their knives during their long working …






