{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-black-damascus-180mm-santoku","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 Black Damascus 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Kurosome Damascus Santoku by Yoshimi Kato is hand-forged with VG10 core steel, with 63-layer black-etched Damascus cladding. The edge geometry and distal tapering are amazing and the blade is extremely thin behind-the-edge. The fit and finish of this knife are superior, with everything beautifully polished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurosome (Black Etched) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Red Pakka Wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 304mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 152g (5.36oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshimi Echizen\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義実 越前)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshimi Kato 加藤 義実\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato (aka. Yoshimi Katou) is a renowned blacksmith in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, and the 3rd generation Kato. Head of Kato Uchihamono, formerly known as Kintaro, Mr. Kato has apprenticed under his father - 2nd generation blacksmith - Hiroshi Kato for many years before taking over the family business. Mr. Kato is a master of heat-treating high-end steels such as SG2 and Aogami Super. His hand-forged Damascus is mesmerizing and his tsuchime finish aesthetically pleasing. Kato knives have a great reputation for being the finest example of Echizen craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54690499854620,"sku":"jnc1791901352608","price":194.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/2196\/3548\/files\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-black-damascus-180mm-santoku_1.jpg?v=1791901361","url":"https:\/\/www.pervorix.shop\/products\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-black-damascus-180mm-santoku","provider":"Virestia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}