Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Black Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Ironwood Handle

Handcrafted Kato Yoshimi R2/SG2 Black Damascus gyuto, with an equally special limited edition hand-crafted desert ironwood handle made by the renowned Japanese knife handle maker Sadao Nishihara.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Yoshimi Kato
• Craftsman: Yoshimi Kato
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Blade
• Construction: San Mai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
• Hagane (Core Steel): R2/SG2
• Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
• Hardness: 63 HRC
• Hand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes: 
• Damascus
• Kurosome (Black Etched)
  
• Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
• Blade Height (at heel): 52mm
• Spine Thickness
• Above heel: 1.8mm
• Middle: 1.6mm
• Handle
• Craftsman: Sadao Nishihara
  
• Shape: Western-shaped
• Material: Desert Ironwood
  
• Bolster: Stainless Steel
• Length: 126mm
• Overall Length: 381mm
• Weight: 228g (8.04oz)
• Hand Chiselled Mark: In Japanese Kanji "Echizen Forged Knife" (越前打刃物)
  

About Yoshimi Kato 加藤 義実

Yoshimi Kato (aka. Yoshimi Katou) is a renowned blacksmith in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, and the 3rd generation Kato. Head of Kato Uchihamono, formerly known as Kintaro, Mr. Kato has apprenticed under his father - 2nd generation blacksmith - Hiroshi Kato for many years before taking over the family business. Mr. Kato is a master of heat-treating high-end steels such as SG2 and Aogami Super. His hand-forged Damascus is mesmerizing and his tsuchime finish aesthetically pleasing. Kato knives have a great reputation for being the finest example of Echizen craftsmanship.

Care:

Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.