{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-aogami-super-nashiji-170mm-santoku-with-wengebuffalo-horn-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Nashiji 170mm Santoku with Wenge\/Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super (Blue Super) santoku with nashiji finish, mounted on an wenge handle with black buffalo horn kuchiwa. Nashiji finishing is gaining popularity both in inside and outside Japan. The Nashiji finish done by master Kato on this superb AS blade is simply one of the most tasteful we have seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpec:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Echizen, Fukui Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Mr. Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: Aogami Super (Blue Super) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness Level: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finish: Nashiji \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Type: Double-edged Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness (above heel): 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness (middle): 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Premium Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa Material: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 123mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 138g (4.86oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji \"Yoshimi Echizen\" 義実 越前\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Yoshimi\/Echizen box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshimi Kato 加藤 義実\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato (aka. Yoshimi Katou) is a renowned blacksmith in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, and the 3rd generation Kato. Head of Kato Uchihamono, formerly known as Kintaro, Mr. Kato has apprenticed under his father - 2nd generation blacksmith - Hiroshi Kato for many years before taking over the family business. Mr. Kato is a master of heat-treating high-end steels such as SG2 and Aogami Super. His hand-forged Damascus is mesmerizing and his tsuchime finish aesthetically pleasing. Kato knives have a great reputation for being the finest example of Echizen craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue Super) is a high carbon steel found on high-end Japanese kitchen knives (Wa knives). It is \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e stainless steel, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel (cutting edge) not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting Surface: \u003c\/b\u003eWood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharpening: \u003c\/b\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48305154949318,"sku":"doo1791899858536","price":180.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7575\/9046\/files\/yoshimi-kato-aogami-super-nashiji-170mm-santoku-with-wengebuffalo-horn-handle_1.jpg?v=1791899865","url":"https:\/\/uravelli.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-aogami-super-nashiji-170mm-santoku-with-wengebuffalo-horn-handle","provider":"Elarune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}