Yoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Rosewood Octagonal Handle

Yoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Rosewood Octagonal HandleYoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Rosewood Octagonal Handle ====== Yoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro () 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.

succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891

the polish job is insanely neat (no polyurethane) and use the best wood that I can get my hands to

fine and polishing needs

Kenji Tongashi received his skilled traditional craftsman award in 1991

The 180mm edge length and thick spine measuring 7

For Syousin

both the bladesmith and sharpener have to be highly regarded masters

I previously use a regular diamond plate without the handle to flatten my waterstone

Weight  200 g  Total Length 327 mm  Tip to Heel Length 171 mm  Blade Height at Heel 44 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel  4

Very verstile bench top sharpening set up offered by Suehiro

The SK steel is a type of high carbon steel (0

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