Masamoto Hon-Kasumi Shirogami Steel Edo-style Eel Knife
Description
The "Masamoto KS Hon-Kasumi" Edo-style eel knife features a Kiridashi-style tip, typical of traditional Edo-style eel knives. In this style, the eel is first opened from the back, then the head is removed.
The handle is shorter with a chamfered, slanted end, making it comfortable and natural to grip—fitting easily in the palm for precise control. Large Edo-style knives are ideal for filleting eel, while smaller sizes are suited for filleting anago (saltwater eel) or dojo (loach).
This knife series uses Japanese White #1 steel (HRC 62–63) as the core, clad with soft iron using a two-layer forge technique. The high hardness, razor sharpness, and excellent toughness of White steel allow for a blade that is not only incredibly sharp and resilient but also easy to sharpen.
These qualities make the series a top choice for professional chefs who insist on maintaining their knives at peak sharpness.
Handle: Japanese-style rounded Magnolia handle with buffalo ferrule
This product comes with a Magnolia wood Saya.