In Sushi/Sashimi knives, Masamoto is recognized as the best. They always have been; don't take our word for it, ask your local sushi
chefs. These knives come with wooden scabbards.
Masamoto knives have a history of producing quality
cutlery for over 150 years and is the leading sushi chef knife maker name
in Japan. If you are a professional Sushi Chef, odds are you own a
MASAMOTO knife. For over 150 years Masamoto has been the #1 kitchen knives
manufacturer in Japan.
According to the passage, Tomonosuke (1st
generation) who founded MASAMOTO was born in 1845 and he devoted all his
life (47 years) learning and making kitchen knives. His goal was to become
the best and to be remembered for his dedication to his craft. His goal
has become a reality. Through 5 generations of making kitchen knives
Masamoto has become the leading brand of high end commercial sushi knives
in Japan.