{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 damascus bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan, this 170mm bunka has an SG2 core at ~63 HRC with damascus cladding. The blade has been etched to make the damascus layers more pronounced. The bunka's flat profile and pointed tip make it well suited to push cutting and detail work. SG2 holds a fine edge for a long time, resists rust well, and is easier to sharpen than most people expect. An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for cooks who want a compact, low-maintenance blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e171mm (6.7\") cutting edge, 47.3mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSG2 core (~63 HRC) with damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great Japanese multipurpose knife for home cooks and experienced cooks alike looking for a compact, easy-to-maintain daily driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Yoshimi Kato knives\" href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/yoshimi-kato-knives\"\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e bunka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e damascus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 315mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 171mm (6.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 1.9mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 1.8mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 24px; margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach knife is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in Japanese knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47513633423596,"sku":"YKSG2DB170","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm-full-profile.webp?v=1775985915","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-bunka-170mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}