Knives

The Pinnacle of Purity and Performance For the chef who understands that the soul of a knife is its steel, the Masahiro Virgin Carbon 10.5-inch (270mm) Gyuto is a revelation. This is not just another kitchen knife; it is a purist’s tool, crafted from one of Masahiro's most revered materials: Virgin Carbon Steel. This proprietary high-carbon steel is exceptionally pure, allowing for an incredibly fine, razor-sharp edge that stainless steel simply cannot replicate. The result is a cutting experience that feels almost frictionless. The long, 270mm blade glides through ingredients with breathtaking ease, making it a powerhouse for everything from thinly slicing proteins to dicing vast quantities of vegetables. As a true carbon steel knife, it is highly reactive and will develop a unique, beautiful patina over time—a visual story of the meals you’ve created. This patina not only adds character but also helps protect the blade from rust. While many traditional Japanese knives are demanding, Masahiro has ground this blade with a slightly more robust 80/20 asymmetrical bevel. This provides the precision of a Japanese edge with added durability for the demands of a professional kitchen. Lightweight, perfectly balanced, and breathtakingly sharp, this Gyuto isn't just a tool—it's a commitment to the art of cooking. Learn More

The Masahiro Virgin Carbon 10.5 in. (270mm) Sujihiki is used for slicing, carving and as a sushi/sashimi knife. Slicing or dicing vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish are common tasks handled well with this type of knife. Learn More

Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Left-Handed Sujihiki The Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Left-Handed Sujihiki is a long slicing knife for left-handed cooks who carve roasts, portion fish and slice sashimi. Its length allows most cuts to be made in a single drawing stroke, which leaves a clean surface on proteins and avoids the tearing that comes from sawing back and forth. Features Masahiro Virgin Carbon steel: This high-purity carbon steel takes an exceptionally fine edge and is easy to restore on a waterstone. It is not stainless and will develop a patina with use. Left-handed edge geometry: The asymmetrical edge is ground for the left hand, so the blade tracks straight through the cut instead of steering off line as a right-handed edge would. Narrow, thin blade: The slender profile reduces drag through raw fish and cooked meats, and it keeps slices thin and even. Stamina wood handle: The handle is pressed, resin-impregnated wood. It resists moisture far better than natural wood and provides a stable, Western-style grip. Sujihiki or Yanagi? A sujihiki has an edge on both faces and handles meat and fish equally well, which makes it the more versatile slicer for most kitchens. Cooks who focus on sashimi may prefer the single-bevel Masahiro Traditional Carbon Left-Handed 270mm Yanagi. For a shorter, easier-to-control slicer, see the Masahiro Virgin Carbon 240mm Left-Handed Sujihiki. Right-handed cooks should choose the Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Sujihiki. Learn More

A Tool of Pure Utility for the High-Output Professional Forge through heavy prep with the proprietary MBS-26 steel edge that maintains surgical precision through 12-hour shifts. The Masahiro MV 270mm (10.5 in.) Gyuto is the essential Japanese analog to the Western chef's knife, but engineered with a relentless focus on performance over aesthetics. While other Japanese brands prioritize Damascus patterns and flashy finishes, Masahiro directs its resources into metallurgical excellence and edge geometry. This is a knife for the chef who views their tools as an extension of their skill, not a trophy on a rack. Crafted in Seki City, the sword capital of Japan, every stage of production—from material selection to the final honing—is handled in-house. The MV line is built around Masahiro’s proprietary MBS-26 high-carbon stainless steel. This alloy is sub-zero treated to achieve a Rockwell hardness of 58-59, striking the perfect balance between extreme edge retention and the toughness required to handle the rigors of a commercial kitchen. Where this knife truly separates itself is the 80/20 asymmetrical grind. Unlike traditional 50/50 bevels, this right-handed edge features a steep taper on the face side and a minimal bevel on the back. This allows the blade to slice with the efficiency of a single-bevel knife while remaining easy to maintain on a whetstone. Every knife is hand-sharpened by veteran blacksmiths and verified using the Gifu Prefectural Product Technology Research Institute’s Honda-Type Paper Cutting Test, ensuring it arrives out-of-the-box ready for the line. The result is a well-balanced, 255g tool that reduces wrist fatigue during long hours of dicing, mincing, and slicing. Learn More

The Masahiro MV Series 300mm Gyuto is the king of the kitchen line. It's built for scale and speed. This length allows you to make one single, fluid slice through the largest cuts of meat and produce, eliminating sawing motions that can tear fibers and ruin presentation. It's the ultimate tool for breaking down large proteins or powering through cases of vegetables. Learn More

The Masahiro MV 10.5 in. (270mm) Sujihiki is the western version of the Yanagi, this is a protein knife and is intended for cleanly removing meat from bone. This is a honyaki Sujihiki meaning it is a thicker and tougher blade then many other Japanese slicers and can be used to cut beef, pork and chicken along with fish. The MV steel used in this knife can take quite a beating before dulling and the tough steel can make contact with bone; many Japanese Sujihiki(Slicers) use too delicate(hard) of steel to cut anything but fish so this knife has a huge advantage over its competition. The cook will find this knife is very easy to hone and sharpen when it finally starts to dull as the majority of the sharpening will be done on the face side of the blade and the steel is very responsive to ceramic rods and whetstones. Since Masahiro’s founding, they have been dedicated to making knives in Seki City, the sword capital of Japan. The materials used in their knives are sourced in Japan. In addition, no part of the processing is outsourced overseas, and their parts are made in Japan. At Masahiro craftsmen carry out almost all processes from material selection to hardening and finishing sharpening at their main factory. Each and every knife is packed with the know-how of our veteran craftsmen. The sharpness of our knives is guaranteed by the handiwork of craftsmen who have been making knives for many years. They carefully assess the characteristics of each material and apply the optimal processing and sharpening to each knife. The MV line by Masahiro is the model that sets the standard for stainless steel professional knives.The handle is made of laminated reinforced wood with antibacterial agents. The blade is made of high-carbon stainless steel "MBS-26," which is resistant to rust and has excellent sharpness durability. The weight of the knife feels good in your hand, and it is a well-balanced design that does not tire you out even after long hours of work. A single-edged blade is a knife with a back bevel on one side. The main benefit of a single sided blade is the taper of the blade comes to a finer edge; an added benefit of the single-sided blade is the ease of sharpening on stones, the majority of the sharpening process is done just on the face(front) side of the knife only a small amount of sharpening work is needed on the backside of the knife to straighten and align the edge. Learn More

The Masahiro MV 10.5 in. (270mm) Left Handed is the Japanese analog of a western Chef's Knife. The gyuto is an all purpose kitchen knife that is used for most types of chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing. Masahiro strives to create knives that are practical, tough and sharp this Gyuto is not as flashy as some other Japanese knives but that is intentional so that price stays competitive and so that added ingredients don't take away from the Proprietary base steel which is thick and tough. Since Masahiro’s founding, they have been dedicated to making knives in Seki City, the sword capital of Japan. The materials used in their knives are sourced in Japan. In addition, no part of the processing is outsourced overseas, and their parts are made in Japan. At Masahiro craftsmen carry out almost all processes from material selection to hardening and finishing sharpening at their main factory. Each and every knife is packed with the know-how of our veteran craftsmen. The sharpness of our knives is guaranteed by the handiwork of craftsmen who have been making knives for many years. They carefully assess the characteristics of each material and apply the optimal processing and sharpening to each knife. Flatter Profile blade than western chef knives, designed to slice not rock. This is a chef knife that is designed to tackle any task in the kitchen, hold an edge for an extended period of time and is very easy to resharpen to any desired angle. Masahiro randomly inspects their products for defects, each knife is hand sharpened by blacksmiths before being packaged and they ensure their products cutting ability using The Gifu Prefectural Product Technology Research Institute and their Honda-Type Paper Cutting Test Machine. This is a single-beveled knife and is intended to be sharpened on a whetstone, a ceramic rod can be used as well. Hand wash only. Learn More

The Masahiro MV 10.5 in. (270mm) Left Handed Sujihiki is the western version of the Yanagi, this is a protein knife and is intended for cleanly removing meat from bone. This is a honyaki Sujihiki meaning it is a thicker and tougher blade then many other Japanese slicers and can be used to cut beef, pork and chicken along with fish. The MV steel used in this knife can take quite a beating before dulling and the tough steel can make contact with bone; many Japanese Sujihiki(Slicers) use too delicate(hard) of steel to cut anything but fish so this knife has a huge advantage over its competition. The cook will find this knife is very easy to hone and sharpen when it finally starts to dull as the majority of the sharpening will be done on the face side of the blade and the steel is very responsive to ceramic rods and whetstones. Since Masahiro’s founding, they have been dedicated to making knives in Seki City, the sword capital of Japan. The materials used in their knives are sourced in Japan. In addition, no part of the processing is outsourced overseas, and their parts are made in Japan. At Masahiro craftsmen carry out almost all processes from material selection to hardening and finishing sharpening at their main factory. Each and every knife is packed with the know-how of our veteran craftsmen. The sharpness of our knives is guaranteed by the handiwork of craftsmen who have been making knives for many years. They carefully assess the characteristics of each material and apply the optimal processing and sharpening to each knife.   The MV line by Masahiro is the model that sets the standard for stainless steel professional knives.The handle is made of laminated reinforced wood with antibacterial agents. The blade is made of high-carbon stainless steel "MBS-26," which is resistant to rust and has excellent sharpness durability. The weight of the knife feels good in your hand, and it is a well-balanced design that does not tire you out even after long hours of work. A single-edged blade is a knife with a back bevel on one side. The main benefit of a single sided blade is the taper of the blade comes to a finer edge; an added benefit of the single-sided blade is the ease of sharpening on stones, the majority of the sharpening process is done just on the face(front) side of the knife only a small amount of sharpening work is needed on the backside of the knife to straighten and align the edge. Learn More

The Masahiro Shiro-Ko 270mm Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese slicing knife crafted for flawless, single-stroke cuts of raw fish and proteins. Forged from White #2 steel (Shirogami), this high-purity carbon steel is renowned for achieving exceptional sharpness with ease, delivering the clean, precise cuts essential to sushi and sashimi preparation. With its long, slender 270mm Yanagiba blade, this knife is designed to glide effortlessly through fish in one smooth pull, preserving texture and appearance while minimizing cell damage. The result is beautifully clean slices that reflect the elegance and discipline of Japanese cuisine. A lightweight Paulownia (Empress) wood handle paired with a classic water buffalo horn ferrule provides excellent balance, comfort, and control during extended prep. Refined, responsive, and expertly crafted, the Masahiro Shiro-Ko Yanagiba is an essential tool for chefs and serious home cooks who demand precision, sharpness, and tradition in every slice. Learn More