Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm 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
| 210 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g |
| Total Length | 370 mm |
| Tip to Heel Length | 216 mm |
| Blade Height at Heel | 46.8 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