Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 180mm Amboyna Burl Western, Shikakkei TsuchimeThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 180mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precise vegetable and meat preparation. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with sanmai stainless cladding and a distinctive hammered Tsuchime finish inspired by summer thunderstorms. The 180mm Bunka profile combines a straight edge with a

this 300mm blade features Hitachi Yasugi White #3 carbon steel with 0

This K-tip profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge geometry optimised for push-cutting

balancing performance with ease of maintenance for household use

hardened to 62-64 HRC for edge retention and wear resistance

fine-textured grip with deep brown coloration and subtle grain patterns

This stone ships to Australia only

The blade features a nashiji surface finish and stainless clad san-mai construction

a premium japanese kitchen knife designed for precision and performance

5mm spine thickness at the heel

the Kankuma tweezers are very precise in handling

38 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

The octagonal handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer