Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm
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Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Nakiri 165mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Hardness
63 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Nakiri
Blade Material
SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Rosewood w/Red Pakka
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
165mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm/2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
52mm
gWeight
170g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Yoshimi Kato

Echizen, Fukui
Yoshimi Kato

The 3rd generation of the Yoshimi Kato forging line, working continuously from Echizen since 1948.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
Takefu Knife Village blacksmith
Steels
Aogami Super
Working out of Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, Japan, Yoshimi Kato is one of the region’s most respected blacksmiths. After taking over his father’s workshop in 2017, Kato-san has continued to forge knives that deliver exceptional performance, refinement, and value, earning him a loyal following among chefs and collectors around the world.

Under his personal brand Kintaro, he hand-forges blades featuring some of the most striking Damascus patterns we’ve seen, with crisp lines and elegant finishes. His knives are lightweight, thin behind the edge, and a pleasure to sharpen and maintain, a combination that makes them equally suited to professional kitchens and passionate home cooks.

Yoshimi Kato’s work reflects the best of Echizen craftsmanship: thoughtful design, reliable performance, and beauty in every detail.
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