Description
⚡️Masamoto VG5614 Molybdenum-Vanadium Stainless Steel Boning Knife 14.5cm Western Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #Masamoto
🔪Youtube (Demo Video): https://youtu.be/hJZh7n9C43c
🔪Model: VG5614
🔪Knife Type: Boning Knife
🔪Steel: Molybdenum-Vanadium Stainless Steel
🔪Rust Resistance: Strong
🔪Size: 14.5cm
🔪Handle: Western Laminated Handle
🔪Saya: Optional purchase (Various materials available)
🔪Thickness: ≈2.3mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈3.9cm
🔪Weight: ≈175g
Brand Introduction
Masamoto Sohonten is one of Japan’s oldest kitchen knife brands, founded in 1872 by Minosuke Matsuzawa in Tokyo.
With over 150 years of history, it remains a family-run company, now operated by the fifth generation.
Originally focused on knives for sushi chefs, Masamoto earned its reputation in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market and among professional chefs for its consistent quality and refined craftsmanship.
Many sushi chefs choose Masamoto knives because of their adherence to traditional forging spirit and long-standing commitment to functionality.
Masamoto’s lineup includes various traditional Japanese single-bevel knives such as Yanagiba, Deba, and Usuba, as well as Western-style knives like Gyuto and Santoku to suit modern culinary needs.
The steels used range from White Steel, Blue Steel, and Gingami #3 to Molybdenum-Vanadium Stainless Steel, offering a range of options for different users.
The Masamoto Sohonten main store in Kappabashi, Tokyo, has been in business since 1890.
Although the brand focuses more on craftsmanship than marketing or mass production, it continues to be trusted by professionals for its consistent quality and reliability.
Knife Model Introduction
The Boning Knife is designed for separating meat from bone.
It features a short, rigid blade ideal for cutting through sinew and cartilage.
The sturdy heel helps remove meat from the bone, while the pointed tip allows for precise, controlled cuts, making it an essential tool for butchery and meat preparation.