Murato Classic Large Boning Knife

Technical characteristics of Murato Classic Large Boning Knife by Shimomura Industrial

Blade length: 270 mm

Overall length: 405 mm

Weight: 245 g

Material: VG10 clad steel for blade core with stainless steel for surface, 18-8 stainless steel for brim, strengthen plywood handle

How to use Murato Classic Large Boning Knife?

Murato Classic Large Boning Knife is indeed very big knife for boning fish and meat. Its long straight narrow blade allows to cut big blocks of fish, meat and poultry in one stroke. Large size and weight give the knife strength to separate meat from bone as well as slice through joints and cartilage. However, Murato Classic Large Boning Knife is precisely calculated for the weight balance. The right distribution of weight between the handle and the blade gives the feeling that the knife weights less than it actually do. This aspect is highly valued by Japanese chefs as it helps not to wear off the hands after the long working day.

Where is Murato Classic Large Boning Knife made?

Murato Classic Knives by Shimomura Industrial are handmade in in Niigata prefecture, former province Tsubame-Sanjo, that used to be a famous Japanese sword producing district for centuries. Since 1874, Simomura Industrial has been passing the forging and polishing technologies for generations of masters. While keeping the traditional quality, Simomura Industries is also moving forward together with new technologies, like using microscopes for determining blade thickness, angle and the load applied upon cutting or creating new own instruments for blade making.

What makes Murato Classic Large Boning Knife so special?

There are many reasons to choose Murato Classic Large Boning Knife.

1. The blade is made from molybdenum and vanadium enriched cobalt alloy VG10 steel as a core with layers of softer stainless steel for the surfaces. This combination makes Murato Classic Large Boning Knife resistible to wearing and rust, easy to sharpen and keeping the sharpness for a long time.
2. A traditional Tsubame-Sanjo water polishing technique helps to soften the blade’s curve in a special form called "Hamaguri blade" or "Clam blade". Hamaguri blade returns back from the cut pieces easier than the usual blade, allowing not to damage delicate products.
3. The handle form is unique; it includes specially measured curves for fingers and the thickness change from up to down for better gripping in the hand.

In 2021, Murato Classic series knives received prestigious award OMOTENASHI Selection for the best products and services representing Japanese quality to the world. You can buy Murato Classic Large Boning Knife directly from Japan in our store.

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