| If you are reading this, then curiosity has definitely | | | | picture and can be changed from the start, one |
| sparked your interest on knowing just what in the | | | | should make a wise decision to invest in only the |
| world is the Masamoto sushi knife, and why does | | | | best and never to settle for anything less. And |
| almost every professional chef and culinary | | | | obviously, you can't go wrong with a "Masamoto". |
| business have it in their kitchen arsenal? What | | | | Aside from getting the job well done, Masamoto |
| separates it from the rest, and are there any | | | | sushi knives are hand crafted and have that |
| drawbacks to it? To understand all of these, we | | | | fashionable look, when coupled with traditional |
| first need to go back five generations in history | | | | sheaths or "saya" (made from wood). |
| and briefly meet Tomonosuke, the man | | | | Currently, there are different series types |
| responsible for bringing to life the Masamoto | | | | available in the market, made from stainless steel, |
| brand. | | | | virgin steel or high carbon steel (which is one of |
| Born in 1845, Tomonosuke made a life-changing | | | | the best and originally used in crafting samurai |
| decision to devote his time and efforts in "crafting | | | | weapons by sword smiths). |
| the best kitchen knives in Japan". He made the | | | | It is said that if there ever is a drawback, it would |
| kitchen a part of his everyday life, along with the | | | | "just" have to be the price, as for example: the |
| goal of making his country famous in this area. He | | | | Masamoto KA Series Sashimi 270mm normally |
| founded the Masamoto Company in 1872 and | | | | retails for around $400, for a single knife. There |
| passed down his expertise from generation to | | | | are other cheaper types of course. However, |
| generation. | | | | once you compare it with its features and the |
| Fast forward to the present time, and one can | | | | results that you're going to have because of it, |
| easily see that this man's labour was not in vain. | | | | you'll convince yourself that it is definitely a wise |
| Tomonosuke achieved his goal as "Masamoto" is | | | | investment, if only to add one high-quality knife to |
| now an established worldwide brand with over 150 | | | | your kitchen set. |
| years of kitchen knife experience. | | | | Whether you get a single piece or a full-blown set |
| Every chef in business knows that in order to get | | | | for your family, your business or just for your |
| real tasting food on a consistent basis, there are | | | | passion of it, remember that the Masamoto sushi |
| three key elements needed: "experience, skill and | | | | knife is to be cared for properly, particularly those |
| tools". Since the tools are the only variable in that | | | | that are not made from stainless steel. |