Craftsperson · Seki, Gifu
Masahiro
The brand is known for its own MBS-26 stainless steel, which balances sharpness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Masahiro knives often have Western handles and double-bevel blades, which makes them easy for most people to use.
The story
Masahiro was founded in 1948 in Seki City, Japan, and has a long history of making kitchen knives. The company builds on traditional Japanese craft and has modernised it along the way.
The company was founded during Japan's rebuilding after the Second World War and has since made knives that combine inherited knowledge with modern technology. Its range covers everything from chef's knives to specialised types, for professional chefs and home cooks alike.
Masahiro is rooted in Seki City's long smithing tradition and combines that tradition with new methods.
The region
Seki, Gifu
In the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Seki has been a centre of Japanese knife and blade making for over seven hundred years. The city first became known for forging samurai swords, but has gradually become just as known for kitchen knives, with the same focus on precision, balance and sharpness. The craftspeople in Seki combine...
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