Yoshimi Kato is a highly recognized blacksmith from Echizen, Japan. After being apprenticed to his father-in-law, Hiroshi Kato, who also trained blacksmiths such as Yu Kurosaki, he now stands at the front of the forge, which belongs to the iconic Takefu Knife Village.
Yoshimi-san is known for hardening steel exceptionally well, and for his knives that are beyond the usual beautiful, especially his damask cladding, we think they are some of the absolute best looking you can find.
This knife is from his new series 'Minamo' and can be recognized by the very nice and innovative tsuchime you see on the top of the blade. It is built in 3 layers. Stainless SG2 powder steel in the core, surrounded by 2 softer stainless outer layers. It is also ground very thin, especially behind the egg, so the cutting experience is top notch.
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Description & specifications
Yoshimi Kato is a highly recognized blacksmith from Echizen, Japan. After being apprenticed to his father-in-law, Hiroshi Kato, who also trained blacksmiths such as Yu Kurosaki, he now stands at the front of the forge, which belongs to the iconic Takefu Knife Village.
Yoshimi-san is known for hardening steel exceptionally well, and for his knives that are beyond the usual beautiful, especially his damask cladding, we think they are some of the absolute best looking you can find.
This knife is from his new series 'Minamo' and can be recognized by the very nice and innovative tsuchime you see on the top of the blade. It is built in 3 layers. Stainless SG2 powder steel in the core, surrounded by 2 softer stainless outer layers. It is also ground very thin, especially behind the egg, so the cutting experience is top notch.
The knife is a petty of 120mm and is used for smaller precision tasks such as slicing smaller vegetables, as well as trimming meat etc.
| Brand/series | Yoshimi Kato - Minamo |
| Type | Petty/Utility |
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3 layers - SG2 Powder steel, and 2 softer stainless outer layers |
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50/50 |
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Japanese WA-Stock of walnut & buffalo horn ferrule |
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Yes! |
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63-64 |
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Specs (May vary due to handmade) |
Length: 120mm. Height: 29mm. Weight: 63g. Width out of the handle: 2mm. |
Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
Maintenance & use
Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.
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