Details
Product Specs & Technical Highlights
- Primary SKU / Model ID: MH13710 / 13710
- Blade Material: Proprietary MBS-26 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Metallurgy Details: Carbon 0.9%, Chromium 13%, Molybdenum (improves wear resistance), Vanadium (refines crystal grain for toughness).
- Edge Geometry: Asymmetrical / Single-Bevel (Right-Handed). Provides a finer taper for cleaner slices and easier maintenance on whetstones.
- Hardness: HRC 58-60 (Sub-zero treated for grain refinement).
- Blade Length: 7 inches (180mm)
- Blade Width: 1.75 inches at the heel.
- Spine Thickness: 2.35mm at the base.
- Weight: 155g (Ultralight for reduced wrist strain).
- Handle: Laminated reinforced Stamina Wood with integrated antibacterial agents.
- Construction: Full core (Mono Steel) with a one-piece ferrule for structural integrity.
- Origin: Expertly crafted in Japan.
Trade-off Insight: While the asymmetrical grind offers superior sharpness, it is specifically designed for right-handed users. Left-handed chefs should seek a dedicated lefty version to maintain proper tracking through the cut.
When We Recommend the Masahiro MV Series
Who it Fits Best
This is the ultimate 'Line Cook's Knife.' It fits the professional who needs Japanese sharpness but works in an environment where carbon steel would rust or high-hardness boutique steels would chip.
Where it Excels
It is unbeatable for high-volume vegetable prep—mirepoix, julienne, and dicing onions. The asymmetrical edge glides through produce with significantly less resistance than a standard Wusthof or Victorinox.
Professional Comparisons
It is lighter and sharper than a Wusthof Classic but far more durable and 'work-ready' than a fragile Shun or Global.
Chef Feedback
"Pro chefs love the 180mm size because it doesn't take up too much real estate on a crowded line station but still has the 'heft' to handle a box of bell peppers."
Trade-offs & Considerations
It is a performance tool, not a bone-cleaver. Avoid frozen foods or heavy bones to prevent micro-chipping the refined edge.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 7 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 180 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.75 |
| Grind | Asymmetrical/Compound |
| Steel Type | MBS-26 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58-60 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Stamina Wood (Black Dyed Pressed Wood in Polycarbonate) |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2.35 |
| Brand | Masahiro |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | MH13710 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 13710 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
