Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle
Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle

Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K&S Teak wood Handle

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Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175mm 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 

175 mm
Weight 126 g
Total Length 314 mm
Tip to Heel Length 172 mm
Blade Height at Heel 45.5 mm
Width of Spine Above Heel 2.0 mm
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.0 mm
Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0.9 mm

 

 

Steel: VG10 Stainless core with Damascus cladding

Hardness: HRC 60-61

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle with options