Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210/240 mmYoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm with teak wood Octagonal Handle ====== Yoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro () from Takefu Knife Village. Kato san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and

tapering to 2

1 mm  Steel

similar to a slow-cooker

Hardness: HRC 62-63

Handle features smooth matte black coated handle with bottle opener and can use as a nut cracker

Weighing 204g with a 398mm total length

Hardness (HRC): 60-62

providing durability for household use

428 mm  Tip to Heel Length

Overall both the Shpton Glass and the Naniwa Kagayaki perform similarly

it is actually adjacent to another famous (handmade) knife centre: Sanjo

Handle Design: K&S teak handle with black horn