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Masamoto Sohonten is a Tokyo-based knife maker and retailer with a history dating back to 1866, renowned for high-quality traditional Japanese kitchen knives (庖刀) developed over six generations. The company offers a range of Japanese and Western knives, including a molybdenum steel Western knife series, and provides catalogs and tax-free sales through its online and English sites. Its knives have earned international recognition, Sumida Brand authentication, and it operates a flagship storefront in Tokyo with displays near the Tokyo Skytree.