Masahiro Chief MRS-30 10692 180mm Japanese kitchen knife

Main parameters of the Japanese kitchen knife Masahiro Chief 10692 180mm:

Country of origin - Japan
Manufacturer - Masahiro Co., Ltd
Manufacturer series - 106XX
Hardness - 59HRC
Blade type - monosteel
Blade shape - Chief
Sharpening - double-sided
Total length - 290mm
Blade length - 180mm
Blade height - 40mm
Blade thickness - 2mm
Steel grade - MRS-30
Handle material - pressed stabilized wood
Weight - 140g.

The company Masahiro Co., Ltd is focused mainly on the middle price segment of knives. However, the exceptionally high quality of Masahiro knives can compete with the premium class. Masahiro is so popular that 90% of all professional knives sold in Japan (chef's knives and those used in the food industry) are produced by this company. One of the features of Masahiro knives is the line of steels used, the MRS series, which is the company's signature steel and was created specifically for Masahiro knife products. MRS-30 steels are an ideal compromise between dry traditional Japanese steels, which are prone to chipping, and relatively soft European knife steels, which can become dented. With a hardness of 59HRC, MRS-30 steels do not chip, but at the same time hold an edge perfectly. In addition, MRS-30 steels are polished perfectly compared to their analogues. MRS-30 steel composition: C=1.12, Cr=14, Mn=0.5, Mo=0.6, V=0.25, Si=1. The Masahiro Santoku 10691 165mm knife blade is solid (monosteel, not laminate).
The Masahiro Chief 10692 180mm Japanese kitchen knife is one of the multi-purpose kitchen knife types. Chief is an analogue of a large European chef. This is an excellent choice as the main knife in the kitchen, since it can perform most of the basic operations when preparing food. Traditionally, the Japanese do not pay much attention to optimizing the shape of the handle and its processing, but not in this case. Extremely comfortable, ergonomic and at the same time simple handle, tenacious and tactilely very pleasant. The shape of the handle is well optimized for any grip, fits very well in the palm. The balance of the Masahiro Chief 10692 180mm knife is shifted to the blade, which makes it easier to work with long-term cutting. The kitchen knife Masahiro Chief 10692 180mm is thought out to the smallest detail and is very convenient.