KUNIO MASUTANI

And here we have another master from Takefu Knife Village. Kunio Masutani learned the knifemaking trade from his father. At the age of 30, he decided it was time to become independent and set up his own workshop. Of the materials, VG1 from the nearby Takefu Special Steel mill appealed to him the most. It is easily hardenable and can easily reach a hardness of 59 HRC. As a great sharpener, Master Masutani appreciates its fine carbides, which allow him to create subtle edges.