Description: Yoshimi Kato Super Gold 2 V-Shape Damascus Black Finish Petty Knife 120mm Honduras Rosewood Description Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato Type: Petty / Utility Knife (Double bevel edged) Blade Material: Super Gold 2 (High Speed Stainless Steel) Clad Stainless Steel Core: Super Gold 2 Outside: 13 Chrome Stainless Steel Double edged --> Blade Length: approx 120 mm Blade Width: approx 27 mm Total Length: 330mm (13") --> Thickness of Spine: approx max 1.6 mm Overall Length: approx 252 mm Weight: approx 69 g Handle: Honduras Rosewood HRC: 62-64 Made in Japan Add Sheath (Saya) for this knife Ferrule: Black Laminate Wood Item No. F-304 Made in Japan --> The knives made in Echizen city are called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry. KATO UCHI(Forging) HAMONO(Cutlery) SEISAKUSHO(Factory) This company was founded on April 1, 1953. Founder Mr, Kintaro Kato was born on October 1914. He engaged in forging kitchen knife production in 1928. The company has built up the experience and knowledge of knife making for many years. The president Hiroshi Kato received the certification of the traditional craftsmen on February 2008. The elegant wave pattern called the popular name "Sumi Nagashi" is one of the treasure which Japanese cutlery culture produced. Like the Japanese sword "Katana", the blade is made with low and high carbon stainless steel to layers. The same wave pattern does not exist. Kato makes beautiful damascus pattern by hitting with belt hammer, black finish is also attractive. This knife is more than just a kitchen knife, is a work of art. About "Super Gold 2" Super Gold 2 is Powder Steel, registered trademark of Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd. A large quantity of high alloy ingredients are included by powder metallurgy. And it is super high quality steel that rich in high corrosion-resistant, high hardness, high toughness, high wear resistance. Though this HRC is high, it is easy to relatively re-sharpen it. And The edge retention is outstanding. Thus famous Chefs also loves this steel. This edge is called "HAMAGURI-BA" in Japanese. HAMAGURI means clam, BA means edge. The edge form helps release foods and cut smoothly. The hammered(Tsuchime) blade helps to release food. This edge is called "HAMAGURI-BA" in Japanese. HAMAGURI means clam, BA means edge. The edge form helps release foods and cut smoothly.--> Note: AOGAMI super is not rust resistance. Please wash, wipe and dry it up well after use. In case rust appears on the edge, remove it by a sharpening stone. In case rust appears on the blade, use cleanser(in case of stainless steel) or scourer(in case of iron steel). (scratch may appear) Don't twist edge and hit. Don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken since the blade of Japanese is thinner for sharpness. Japanese knives are made by craftsmen and machines, there might be scratch.--> About Japanese Knives Japanese knives are made by craftsmen and machines, there might be scratch. Most Japanese knives are thin blade. Don't twist edge, and don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken. Check out our Ceramic Sharpening Stone--> Feedback Good product fast delivery--> ShippingPlease read carefully! We use JAPAN POST. The tracking number is connected with post service of following countries. You can confirm delivery status on JAPAN POST and your countries's post service website. After shipment, we will tell you the URL and the tracking number. A: America(USA), Argentina, Austria, Australia B: Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil C: Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Republic D: Denmark E: Ecuador, Estonia F: Finland, France G: Germany, Greece H: Hong Kong, Hungary I: Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy K: Korea, L: Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg M: Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico N: Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway P: Philippines, Poland, Portugal R: Russia, Romania S: Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland T: Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey U: Ukraine, United Kingdom V: Vietnam Note: The delivery date varies depending on the country of destination. Registered Standard Int'l Shipping: 7-21 days (insurance up to 6,000 JPY)Expedited Int'l Shipping (EMS): 4-12 days (full insurance. highly recommend) We will ship within Same - 2 business day of receiving cleared payment. Sometimes it takes a lot of delivery time for customs, the season of gifts and so on. 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Price: 236 USD
Location: Saitama
End Time: 2024-08-10T11:05:40.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Blade Length: 4.7 in
Blade Edge: Straight
Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Super Gold 2 Clad Stainless Steel
Bundle Listing: No
Type: Utility Knife
Color: Black
Handle Material: Wood
Brand: KATO