Name: Yoshimi Kato VG10 Damascus Petty 150mm
Brand: Yoshimi Kato
SKU: KATO-007
Price: 252.0 USD
Availability: InStock

First Impressions

Depending on your finish and handle choice, is collection boasts some impressive and varied knives to suit many tastes but the all have Kato san's thin flat grinds in common across the range and a light nimble feel in hand.

Beauty

The damascus finishes do vary across the range but each has its own charms and beauty depending on whether you prefer the hammer finish and darker matt finish or the polished square tsuchime. We've got our favourites, what's yours?

In Hand

Although there's some obvious variance in weight and handling due to some of the knives being fitted with wa handles and others with the slightly heavier Western shape yo handles where there is again some variance in balance points because some are half and others full tang.

The wa olive wood wa handles are stunning and feature a more rounded heel and have a slightly more rounded spine for extra comfort. The red pakka wood yo handle versions in the range would certainly suit someone who prefers a little more weight further back in their knife but they remain nimble and still actually feel pretty light in-hand.

Ease of Care

VG10 clad in stainless is a durable and easy to care for combination and popular for anyone who is looking for a low maintenance knife.

Just follow our standard care tips and keep your knife in top condition with our Japanese knife care kit.

Our Verdict

Classy knives from one of the best known blacksmiths at Takefu knife village, they're easy to care for, take very little effort to sharpen and look great.

Also available in a range of styles and handles - what's not to love!

Product details

Blade Length: 145mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 275mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 27mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 1.95mm (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 76 grams
Core Steel: VG10
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.

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 61-62 (HRC)
Handle Style: Various
Handle Material: Various
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: KATO-007

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend the magnolia 150mm petty saya for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

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.

Yoshimi Kato VG10 Damascus Petty 150mm