ABOUT MASAMOTO

Masamoto Sohonten was founded in 1890 toward the end of the Edo period in Tokyo by Minosuke Matsuzawa, the first generation of Matsuzawa knife craftsmen. Over six generations and 150 years, Masamoto Sohonten has been refining and protecting their founder's integrity by carrying on his techniques for hardening, tempering and polishing. They strive to create the perfect knife that meets the demands of users, producing blades that boast excellent durability and require little maintenance.