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Yoshimi Kato SG Strix V-Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm

$487.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Kiritsuke

Blade Material

SGSTRIX Core, Stainless V-Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Rosewood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

215mm

Overall Length

360mm

Spine Thickness

1.9mm

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

134g

HRC

~63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Kiritsuke knife, a symbol of expertise in Japanese cuisine, is traditionally used by executive chefs. This multi-purpose knife combines features of a slicer and a vegetable knife, with its angled tip and long blade. It excels in precise slicing, chopping, and julienning, making it a prestigious and versatile tool.

Steel Type

SGSTRIX is a high-carbon, high stainless powder steel designed to perform better than SG2, whilst being even easier to sharpen. It has finer carbibe sizes similar to Blue or White Steel, with high corrosion resistance.

Care Information

This knife is made with stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Yoshimi Kato

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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Jesús Arrabal Gutiérrez
A truly laser. Kato is the best and most reliable

I have knives from the best and most famous Japanese blacksmiths. Yoshimi Kato is undoubtedly the best.