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Yoshimi Kato SG2 Black Damascus Sujihiki 270mm

Yoshimi Kato SG2 Black Damascus Sujihiki 270mm

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About Yoshimi Kato - Second careers are often the best. I know of a burned-out chef, for example, who owns a few knife shops now. Then there's Yoshimi Kato, who left his job as the project manager of a construction company to become a blacksmith after marrying Hiroshi Kato's daughter.
Normally, it takes apprentices some 10 – 15 years to become pros, but Kato-san did it in just 5 years, and is now running the show. He forges most of the Masakage Kiri, Yuki, and Koishi knives that were once his father-in-law's domain. Kato-san also brings a very special level of professionalism and care to his customers’ orders, ensuring that each and every finished blade fully meets his exacting quality standards. 

About the Shape - “Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Making clean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute.

 

Shape Sujihiki
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 270 mm |
Blade Height 39.5 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Weight 160 g
Steel Type SG2/R2 High Speed Powder Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 62 - 63
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle -
Blacksmith Yoshimi Kato
Made in Echizen, Fukui, Japan

A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.


Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Love this knife and has killer good looks

"This is my second Yoshimi Kato black Damascus knife. Incredibly sharp and although the decorative quality of the blade probably doesn’t improve performance, it feels like it might!"

— David N. (5/5)

Magnificent knife highly recommend

"Magnificent knife, not only is it stunning, but it cuts flawlessly. I’m extremely content and impressed with it."

— Jennifer R. (5/5)

F2

"This knife is amazing. F2: Form and function. Beautiful and very efficient"

— Francois B. (5/5)

Christmas gift for my partner

"This knife carved it's first turkey on 2022 Dec 27 for our extended family Holiday dinner and was a hit as it was able to face a 'bigger bird' without problems. The handle appears to work well for both left and right-handers as it is not too thick."

— Diane K. (5/5)

Q&A

Do you sell a Saya that would fit this knife well? I’d love to buy it and this knife if you do :)
Hi Edward, sadly we don't have a saya for this knife right now. We've found a new saya maker and we are hoping we'll have a bigger range of sayas shortly tho! - Ellie
Q: 1.what is the approx. hardness ? 2. Is the handle made from rosewood?
Hey there, good questions, the handle is a Wa (Japanese) Handle, Octagon Rosewood with red Pakka wood collar and the approx. hardness is 62:63 - Let me know if you have any other questions! - Ellie
does it come with saya?
Hello Martin! Unfortunately, this guy does not come with a Saya! It comes wrapped up in Japanese newspaper, and in a nice little box! If you see a knife on our website with a saya included in the photos, that is generally a pretty good guideline on whether or not a saya is included! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions, or if there is anything we can help you with! -Casey

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