Yoshimi Kato Hocho SG-2, Bunka, All-purpose Knife | Traditional hocho

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These Japanese kitchen knives by Yoshimi Kato are real head-turners for your kitchen. The...

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These Japanese kitchen knives by Yoshimi Kato are real head-turners for your kitchen. The son-in-law of the famous master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato continues the traditional Kanehiro Hamono forge. Distinctly rich in contrast, this eye-catching blade consists of 63 layers in total. The cutting edge made of SG-2 steel manufactured using powder metallurgy lends it an exceptional sharpness and durability. The elegant octagonal walnut handle is finished with a red pakka wood ferrule. Knife with double bevel, rustproof, hardness 63 HRC.

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Takefu Knife Village is a smithy cooperative that has upheld the tradition of sophisticated metalworking for almost 700 years. A small group of extremely skilled master smiths forge limited series of superb knives in their smithies located in the tiny village in Fukui Province. They craft their products by hand to create one-of-a-kind Japanese kitchen knives made only of the best materials.

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Typ Santoku, all-purpose knife
Blade structure Damascus
Blade length 165 mm
Blade thickness 1.7 mm
Blade width 45 mm
Overall length 300 mm
Steel cutting edge Super Gold 2
Number of layers 63
Rustproof Yes
Production Hand-forged
Hardness 63 HRC
Bevel double
Handle material Walnut wood
Hand orientation ambidextrous
Weight 110 g

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708481

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Article out of stock - Article early March 2025 available

€369.00 per piece(s)

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Including sharpening pass, two free sharpenings.

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Bunka, All-purpose Knife
	Article number 708481 Typ: Santoku, all-purpose knife Blade length: 165 mm Blade thickness: 1.7 mm		€369.00

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Santoku, all-purpose knife
	Article number 708480 Typ: Santoku, all-purpose knife Blade length: 170 mm Blade thickness: 1.9 mm	€359.00
Bunka, All-purpose Knife
	Article number 708481 Typ: Santoku, all-purpose knife Blade length: 165 mm Blade thickness: 1.7 mm	€369.00
Usuba, vegetable knife
	Article number 708482 Typ: Usuba, vegetable knife Blade length: 165 mm Blade thickness: 1.7 mm	€369.00
Petty, small all-purpose knife
	Article number 708483 Typ: Petty, small all-purpose knife Blade length: 120 mm Blade thickness: 1.4 mm	€269.00
Gyuto, fish and meat knife
	Article number 708484 Typ: Gyuto, fish and meat knife Blade length: 150 mm Blade thickness: 1.5 mm	€299.00
	Article number 708485 Typ: Gyuto, fish and meat knife Blade length: 210 mm Blade thickness: 1.6 mm	€429.00
Sujihiki, fish and meat knife
	Article number 708487 Typ: Sujihiki, slim fish and meat knife Blade length: 270 mm Blade thickness: 1.8 mm	€464.00
Set:
	Price advantage Article number 708488 Typ: 2-piece set	€559.00