Yoshimi Kato is the Son in Law of Hiroshi Kato, one of the greatest masters of this craft, the blacksmith behind Masakage knives and teacher to many, including Yoshimi Kato and none other than Yu Kurosaki. Yoshimi Kato takes over from Hiroshi Kato (who has retired) at Masakage, and makes his own knives too.
Made with the upmost traditions, painstaking methods and keenness for quality, Kato knives are absolutely stunning and a perfect gift for any chef or keen cook.
This range of knives is made from super hard R2 stainless steel using Nickel to create the Damascus layering effect. R2 provides a stainless steel blade which holds a supremely sharp edge, with a Rockwell rating of 64HRC and requires very little maintenance, holding it's sharpness brilliantly well, but requiring more effort to sharpen
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku Knife
Steel Type: R2/SG2 Damascus
Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
Blade Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Material: Honduras Rosewood Handle
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 130g
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Do not use the knife to chop hard materials such as bones or frozen items unless the knife is made for that specific purpose. Always ensure you keep your knife clean and dry, and sharpen it as required to prevent a dull edge.
If in doubt, give us a shout
Please read our guidance pages below to help you make the right choice and make the most of the knives you choose:
Steel Types Explained
Knife Types Explained
Care Guidelines for all Knives
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