Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm

Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mm

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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm with teak wood Octagonal Handle

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Yoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. 

Measurements 

180 mm
Weight 136 g
Total Length 330 mm
Tip to Heel Length 174 mm
Blade Height at Heel 46.7 mm
Width of Spine Above Heel 2.6 mm
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.0 mm
Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0.9 mm

 

 

Steel: Aogami Super with Iron Cladding

Hardness: HRC 64-65

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle with options