Masahiro MS-8 Deba Knife 180mm [10057] for left-handers

BWH is a series of knives made in the style of the MV-H line. Here, too, molybdenum-vanadium, high-carbon, stainless steel MBS-26 was used, which was subjected to a three-stage hardening process until it reached a hardness of 58-59 HRC. Each blade was perfected by craftsmen with over 30 years of experience, elevating Masahiro knives to a level of incredible, unprecedented sharpness.

The handle is made of wood called Black Pakkawood, whose numerous layers have been compressed under high pressure and high temperature into a uniform, very durable, and moisture- and water-resistant material. The wooden handle with an antibacterial coating is as easy to maintain as plastic and is secured with three perfectly seated and polished rivets.

The knives from this series are sharpened on both sides, but in contrast to most Western manufacturers, Masahiro sharpens them asymmetrically 80/20. This means that the cutting edge is shifted to one side of the knife’s axis. The benefits of using asymmetric sharpening are a cutting edge that is up to 35% thinner than a symmetrical blade, making it much sharper.