{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-damascus-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 damascus kiritsuke gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 210mm kiritsuke gyuto has a VG10 core with a damascus cladding. The blade is etched, making the layers stand out clearly. Its reverse tanto tip is useful for fine tip work. VG10 offers good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpens easily on stones. The knife feels light in the hand for its size. This is a solid pick for cooks who want a stainless kiritsuke gyuto with some visual flair alongside its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e213mm (8.4\") cutting edge, 47.7mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 stainless steel (~62 HRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal ebony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance point at the pinch grip\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: kiritsuke gyuto\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: 359mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length - heel to tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: 213mm (8.4\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e  At the handle: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e  At the heel: 1.9mm\u003cbr\u003e  Midway: 1.7mm\u003cbr\u003e  1cm from the tip: 0.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 168g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/strong\u003e: at the pinch grip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: octagonal mono ebony\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 hand-forged, 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","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056751784172,"sku":"YKVG10DKG210","price":51000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-damascus-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-full-profile.webp?v=1785557841","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-damascus-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}