Kato san's classic aogami super blue nakiri with kurouchi finish in a full tang, red pakka wood yo handle version remains light and nimble and is a great veg prep knife showing off an understated design and excellent edge.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 162mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 295mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 1.95mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 52.7mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 183 grams
- Core Steel: Super Blue Steel
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Various
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KATO-001
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife

Due to the height of the knife, we recommend a handmade leather nakiri saya or gyuto size (27x5.5cm) blade guard.
Blacksmith Profile
Yoshimi Kato
Yoshimi Kato San is the son-in-law of Hiroshi Kato San and is a highly skilled and renowned blacksmith working at the Takefu knife village where he creates his own ranges of knives as well as knives for other brands such as Masakage.