{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-damascus-bunka-170","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 damascus bunka 170","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 170mm bunka has a VG10 core clad in damascus. This Japanese multipurpose knife is compact and light in hand. The handle is oval rosewood. VG10 is stainless, so it is easy to maintain. It also sharpens easily and holds an edge well. The pointed tip is useful for fine detail work. A good fit for home kitchens and tighter prep spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e171mm (6.7\") actual cutting edge, 48.5mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 stainless (~62 HRC) with damascus finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 bunka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: damascus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: VG10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~62\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: 314mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length - heel to tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: 171mm (6.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e  At the handle: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e  At the heel: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e  Midway: 1.8mm\u003cbr\u003e  1cm from the tip: 0.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: oval 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\u003eThe photo shows a knife from our current stock and may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to see the actual knife before ordering? Email info@zahocho.com and we'll send photos or videos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":67899559706860,"sku":null,"price":49000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-damascus-bunka-main.webp?v=1792980057","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-damascus-bunka-170","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}