Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto Japanese Knife 210mm Gray Acrylic Handle

Yoshimi Kato

Yoshimi Kato hand forges his knives in the town of Takefu, Fukui prefecture. After taking over the company from his father Hiroshi in 2017, Yoshimi continues to craft high quality knives. Kato goes abroad a few times a year to visit his loyal customers and gather feedback to improve his designs and functionality always striving for perfection.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-63
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Gray Acrylic
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 177g (6.2 ounces)