Masamoto

Masamoto is one of Japan's oldest and best-known makers of kitchen knives, founded in Tokyo in the 1800s. The brand is known among professional Japanese chefs, particularly in sushi and kaiseki cooking.

The knives are made with techniques based on traditional Japanese sword making, with the focus on steel quality, heat treatment and sharpness. Masamoto is regarded as a prestige brand and is associated with quality, tradition and professional use.

Masamoto is a Japanese knife maker with a history going back to 1872, when the company was founded in Tokyo. With over 150 years of experience, Masamoto is known for precise Japanese knives. Each knife is handmade by skilled craftsmen who shape it from start to finish, and the knives are known for their sharpness and balance.

Masamoto holds on to the old Japanese smithing traditions while using modern technology and materials to improve the quality and performance of its knives. The result is knives that look good and are also functional and hard-wearing, for professional chefs and keen home cooks.

From the classic gyuto (chef's knife) to specialised filleting knives such as the deba, Masamoto makes a wide range of knives for different needs and preferences. Its steady focus on quality and craft has made it a respected name in the knife world.