Yoshimi Kato Ginsan Kiritsuke 210 mm

Length	210 mm
Total Length	358 mm
Steel	Ginsan (Stainless)
Handle	Honduran Rosewood
Ferrule	White Pakka Wood
Rockwell	62
Height Spine to heel	46 mm
Width at Spine	3.5 mm
Weight	149 g
Bevel	Double (50/50)

Yoshimi Kato

Yoshimi Katoworks out of the Takefu Knife village and took over the Family business from his father in-law in 2013. His Father in-law Hiroshi Kato-san started the shop in the late 1960's and was inaugurated as the 4th Chairman of the Takefu Knife village in 1994. Making incredible knives runs in the family obviously and we're very excited to have these incredibly sharp knives in our. They have one of the most beautiful tsuchime patterns we have ever seen and are sharpened by famous knife sharpenerMakoto Kurosaki; brother of one of our favorite knifemakersYu Kurosaki.

Takefu Knife Village

The Takefu Knife Villageis a cooperative workshop in the Echizen region of Japan. It is the home to a long list of blacksmiths that we work with and many young and upcoming apprentices learning the trade. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse.

The Knife

The Gyuto is an all purpose knife and the Japanese equivalent to the western chef's knife; 210mm is the equivalent of the standard 8 inch variation of that knife. From slicing, dicing, chopping, and carving the Gyuto can do it all. It is without question, the most versatile knife shape available and a great choice for both home cooks and professionals.

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.

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