Yoshimi Kato Blue Super Black Finished Bunka 170mm Gray Stablilized Wood (White Ring) Handle

YK-BS-B-BU170SWW
$519.00 USD

Yoshimi Kato

Yoshimi Kato hand forges his knives in the town of Takefu, Fukui prefecture. After taking over the company from his father Hiroshi in 2017, Yoshimi continues to craft high quality knives. Kato goes abroad a few times a year to visit his loyal customers and gather feedback to improve his designs and functionality always striving for perfection.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Bunka
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2.9mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Gray Stablilized Wood (White Ring)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

More than a tool

A knife is a piece of art that a craftsman puts their heart & soul into.