{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-tsuchime-strix-santoku","title":"Yoshimi Kato tsuchime STRIX santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this santoku has an SPG STRIX core with a polished tsuchime finish. This is a compact Japanese multipurpose knife. The compact size adds maneuverability, useful in any kitchen. It is fully stainless, so rust and patina are not something to think about. SPG STRIX is a new steel from Takefu Special Steel, built with a different approach than older powder steels. It sharpens more easily than other powder steels while still holding an edge just as well. It runs about 65 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e171mm (6.7\") cutting edge, 46mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPG STRIX stainless steel core from Takefu Special Steel Co. (~65 HRC)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished tsuchime 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 compact, fully stainless Japanese multipurpose knife for everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e santoku\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e polished tsuchime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG STRIX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~65\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length - heel to tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171mm (6.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 1.8mm \u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 1.7mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 1.7mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124g\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: 28px 24px 24px 32px; margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach knife is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock.  \u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted 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\n","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923303153900,"sku":"YKTS170","price":51000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/yoshimi-kato-strix-santoku-full-profile.webp?v=1783741979","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-tsuchime-strix-santoku","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}