Kato-san's damascus knives are stunning and his skill is clear to see at first glance but the more you look, the more you're going to fall in love with the completely unique pattern on each one.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 145mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 274mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 26.4mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.68mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 71 grams
- Core Steel: SG2
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Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Honduran rosewood wa handle or custom Western handle.
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KATO-013
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Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
The magnolia saya for 150mm petty is a good fit for this knife.
Meet the maker
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.