Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Diamond Damascus 180mm Santoku with Polished Pearl Orange Acrylic Handle

Only One Available Handcrafted Kato Yoshimi R2/SG2 diamond Damascus santoku, with a polished acrylic handle in pearl orange color.

Spec:

• Origin: Echizen, Fukui Prefecture
• Craftsman: Mr. Yoshimi Kato
• Knife Type: Santoku
• Steel Type: R2/SG2 Damascus
• Hardness Level: 63
• Blade Finish: Diamond (Polished) Damascus 
• Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
• Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
• Blade Height (at heel): 48.2mm
• Blade Thickness (at heel): 1.74mm
• Handle Type: Western
• Handle Material: Polished Acrylic
• Weight: 181g (6.38oz)
• Hand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji "Yoshimi Echizen" (義実 越前)

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