The apprenticeship tradition is alive and well in Japan and Katayama san is a prime example. He has worked and studied under the stewardship of his boss Saji san in Echizen for the past 8 years and is now becoming an independent knife maker starting in April 2021. We are his first international customer for his knives. This knife uses VG-10 stainless steel with beautiful damascus cladding.
Blacksmith: Katayama San
Location: Echizen Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Grind: 50/50
Edge Steel: VG10
HRC 61
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Handle: Kiyaki Octagonal
Ferrule: Walnut
Weight: 6.3oz / 180g
Blade Length: 216mm
Overall Length: 360mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.7mm
Blade Height at Heel: 53mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great stainless knife!Posted By: Brad W
3 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a full-stainless knife to replace my wife's standard 8" chef's knife. She had previously bought me a 270mm Tanaka Blue #2 gyuto, but didn't use it both because the size was intimidating and because of the extra care needed to handle carbon steel.
This knife absolutely fit the bill. First and foremost, it is GORGEOUS. It's very light in the hand and nimble to work with, well balanced, and she loves using it--as do I when I want to use something smaller and stainless.
If you're looking for something that is fully stainless, I don't think you can go wrong here.
3 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a full-stainless knife to replace my wife's standard 8" chef's knife. She had previously bought me a 270mm Tanaka Blue #2 gyuto, but didn't use it both because the size was intimidating and because of the extra care needed to handle carbon steel.
This knife absolutely fit the bill. First and foremost, it is GORGEOUS. It's very light in the hand and nimble to work with, well balanced, and she loves using it--as do I when I want to use something smaller and stainless.
If you're looking for something that is fully stainless, I don't think you can go wrong here.
