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Specifications
This Kiyoshi Kato kurouchi wa-gyuto is made with an aogami core and carbon cladding in a traditional construction. The blade has a kurouchi finish that gives it a natural forged appearance and helps reduce reactivity. The spine begins thick near the handle and tapers toward the tip, which provides solid feel during cutting. The geometry is consistent along the length of the blade without being overly thin. The knife is fitted with an octagonal magnolia handle and a buffalo horn ferrule.
Kiyoshi Kato, also known by his smith name Yoshiaki Fujiwara, was born in 1944. He is a licensed swordsmith and received his certification in 1999. His training began at age 20 under his grandfather, Kanekuni Kato, and his father, Sanehira Kato. After more than a decade of swordsmithing, he began producing outdoor and kitchen knives in 1977. He continues to make his knives in his workshop in Hokuto City in Yamanashi prefecture.
Details
Brand / maker: Kiyoshi Kato
Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan
Knife type: wa-gyuto
Series: kurouchi
Construction
Construction type: carbon clad
Steel category: carbon steel
Steel type: aogami
Blade and Handle Specs
Total length: 394mm
Blade length: 232mm
Blade height at heel: 50.7mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 4.8mm
at the heel: 4.3mm
midway: 2.2mm
1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 226g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal magnolia
Ferrule: buffalo horn
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
What payment methods do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. No cash on delivery.
