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Technical Specifications & Metallurgy
- SKU: MH13717
- Steel Grade: Proprietary MBS-26 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Composition: 0.9% Carbon, 13% Chromium, Molybdenum, Vanadium
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC (Sub-zero treated for grain refinement)
- Blade Type: Mono-steel (Honyaki-style construction)
- Grind: Asymmetrical Single-Bevel (90/10 Right-Handed)
- Blade Length: 9.4 inches (240mm)
- Spine Thickness: 2.35mm - 2.5mm at the heel
- Total Weight: 245g
- Handle: Antibacterial Laminated Stamina Wood
- Origin: Seki City, Japan
Application & Performance Profile
- Primary Use: Slicing cooked roasts, portioning raw proteins, and cleaning silverskin/fat.
- Meat Compatibility: Highly effective for beef, pork, poultry, and firm-fleshed fish.
- Tactile Feedback: Rigid spine provides high control for 'sculpting' around joints and bones.
- Grind Dynamics: The 90/10 edge bias creates a sharper entry angle than 50/50 bevels, reducing cell damage in delicate meats.
Maintenance & Longevity
- Honing: Use a ceramic or fine-cut steel rod daily. Focus 90% of the strokes on the face side (right) and a single flat pass on the back to remove the burr.
- Sharpening: Best maintained on 1000/6000 grit waterstones. The asymmetrical grind makes it easier to find the angle on the face side.
- Safety: The antibacterial handle is heat and water-resistant, designed for the rigorous sanitation standards of commercial kitchens.
- Prohibited: Do not use on frozen foods or thick bones. Hand wash and dry immediately to maintain the finish.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 9.4 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 240 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.5 |
| 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 | MH13717 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 13717 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
