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Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 nakiri 165mm
Regular price¥42,000 JPY
Regular priceSale price¥42,000 JPY
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Ships from Tokyo, Japan · Dispatched within 24–48 hours
Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 165mm nakiri has an SG2 core with a tsuchime or hammered finish. It is part of Kato-san's Hyo series. SG2 is a powder metallurgy (PM) steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, and it sharpens easily despite being a PM steel. The flat edge profile makes it well suited to straight push cuts through vegetables. Straightforward and easy to maintain, it works well as a dedicated Japanese vegetable knife for anyone stepping into high-alloy steel.
Overall Length: 312mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 163mm (6.4") Blade Height at Heel: 51mm Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 2.0mm
At the heel: 1.9mm
Midway: 1.8mm
1cm from the tip: 1.8mm Weight: 180g Balance Point: at the pinch grip Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand Orientation: ambidextrous Saya/Sheath: none
Notes:
Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
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.
