Masamoto Sohonten, Deba 185 mm. 

or the collector seeking something beyond the ordinary, this Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi Takobiki offers a rare opportunity. Made during the 1980s–90s, when Masamoto was at the height of its international reputation, the knife represents a piece of Japanese craft history in its most timeless form.

Its 187 mm long blade makes for a powerful deba knife while the the magnolia handle, paired with a black buffalo horn bolster, emphasizes both tradition and elegance.

The knife is completely new in its box and has never been used. It is a blade preserved with reverence, yet with a history that gives it soul.

For the collector wishing to honor the legacy of Masamoto Sohonten, this is not just a knife, it is an encounter with handcraft from a bygone era.

Specifications:

• Grind: Single-beveled (kataba) for right-handed use

• Steel: Shirogami #2

• Blade length (tip to heel): 187 mm

• Blade height: 54 mm

• Blade thickness at heel: 8 mm

• Weight: 303 grams

• Steel: Shirogami #2 with iron cladding (non-stainless)