Yoshimi Kato kurouchi damascus AS kiritsuke gyuto 210mm

Specifications

Hand-forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan, this kiritsuke gyuto features an Aogami Super carbon steel core clad in iron damascus. The blade has a kurouchi finish for that rustic look. It’s a midweight knife typical of Echizen -- balanced, confident, and well-suited for both detail work and everyday prep.

• Forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato
• Aogami Super carbon steel core at ~64 HRC
• Iron clad damascus 10 layers 
• 215mm cutting edge length 
• Octagonal mono ebony handle
• Ambidextrous - for right and left-handed users 
  

Details

• Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
• Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Kurouchi Damascus
• Core Steel: Aogami Super
• HRC: ~64
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron Clad Damascus

Blade and Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 366mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 215mm (8.5")
• Blade Height at Heel: 47.6mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.7mm
  • At the heel: 2.5mm
  • Midway: 2.2mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.4mm
• Weight: 176g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal mono ebony
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of Aogami Super gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.