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alt="A close-up of the Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX kiritsuke gyuto 210mm shows its jagged, textured blade with engraved letters. Crafted by Yoshimi Kato, the chef’s knife features a wooden handle and rests on a dark surface."
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alt="Close-up of the Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX kiritsuke gyuto 210mm handle, featuring a dark wood lower and lighter wood upper section, with part of its textured blade visible against a dark, textured background."
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alt="Close-up, centered view of the pointed tip of the Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX kiritsuke gyuto 210mm knife against a light gray background. The metallic finish by Yoshimi Kato highlights its precision, with the sharp tip in clear focus."
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alt="A Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX kiritsuke gyuto 210mm chef’s knife with a patterned blade and wooden handle sits beside a long, brown SPG STRIX box on a dark textured surface."
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alt="A Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX kiritsuke gyuto 210mm chef’s knife with a patterned blade and wooden handle sits beside a long, brown SPG STRIX box on a dark textured surface."
Hand-forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan, this 210mm STRIX kiritsuke gyuto has an SPG STRIX core with a tsuchime finish. This is a Japanese chef's knife with a kiritsuke tip, adding a sharper point for detail work alongside general prep. It is fully stainless, so maintenance stays simple. STRIX reaches its hardness by strengthening the steel matrix itself, unlike most powder steels that rely on hard carbides. That makes it easier to sharpen while still holding an edge well. It runs about 65 HRC.
Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato
214mm (8.43") cutting edge
SPG STRIX core (~65 HRC) with stainless cladding
Tsuchime finish
For left- and right-handed users
A Japanese kitchen knife with a kiritsuke profile for detail work and everyday prep
Yoshimi Kato is the third-generation blacksmith at Kato Knife Manufacturing in Takefu, Echizen, a region with 700 years of knife-forging history. He learned the craft directly from his father and grandfather before them, both respected figures in the Echizen blacksmithing community. Yoshimi has been forging knives under his own name since 2012, and took over full leadership of the family workshop in 2018.
Overall length: 359mm Blade length - heel to tip: 214mm (8.43") Blade height at heel: 47.3mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 1.9mm at the heel: 1.8mm midway: 1.7mm 1cm from the tip: 0.5mm Weight: 141g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal rosewood Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none
Notes:
Each knife is handcrafted, 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 surface finish and measurements are normal in 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.
