Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 175mmYoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm 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

With the skills of traditional craftsmen inherited from the city

particular for more expensive models

Weighing 167g with a spine thickness of 2

Overa all length:41

Handle Design

this double-bevel blade features a VG10 core with stainless Damascus cladding and a hammered Tsuchime surface finish

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle and horn ferrule

About the handle

Medium: suitable for kitchen knife use

The D-shaped ho wood handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule is directional and pre-installed for right-hand operation

4 mm Width of Spine at about 1cm from tip 2

This directional handle provides a functional grip and is configured for right-hand operation