Yoshimi Kato, the successor of Hiroshi's business in Echizen, creates top-notch blades. The VG-10 steel has a high carbon content, 1% carbon, 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, 0.2% vanadium, 1.5% cobalt, and 0.5% manganese, giving it excellent edge retention and durability.
The 240mm gyuto is a popular size for home and professional chefs, with a 50/50 grind and thin spine and grind for both right- and left-handed users. The VG-10 steel core is wrapped in a suminagashi-style softer stainless steel outer layer, with an oval rosewood handle and black pakka wood ferrule. These principles of quality in performance, ownership, and aesthetics are reflected in Kato-san's affordable VG-10 line of kitchen knives.Maker: Yoshimi Kato
Location: Echizen, Japan
Steel: VG-10 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus (Suminagashi)
HRC: 61
Weight: 6.0 ounces
Blade Length: 245 mm
Total Length: 400 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.8 mm
Blade Height: 52.0 mm
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Oval Rosewood
The 240mm gyuto is a popular size for home and professional chefs, with a 50/50 grind and thin spine and grind for both right- and left-handed users. The VG-10 steel core is wrapped in a suminagashi-style softer stainless steel outer layer, with an oval rosewood handle and black pakka wood ferrule. These principles of quality in performance, ownership, and aesthetics are reflected in Kato-san's affordable VG-10 line of kitchen knives.
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4 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Outstanding knifePosted By: John Hugues - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I honestly feel like I underpaid for this knife. The length is great, and the curve allows for a consistent rocking. The Damascus is beautiful and I get a huge grin on my face every time I pull out this knife. It holds an edge well, it's balanced incredibly and the stainless steel is a benefit for me because I'm not as experienced at keeping more reactive metals clean. I'm absolutely in live with this one.
2 people found this review helpful
I honestly feel like I underpaid for this knife. The length is great, and the curve allows for a consistent rocking. The Damascus is beautiful and I get a huge grin on my face every time I pull out this knife. It holds an edge well, it's balanced incredibly and the stainless steel is a benefit for me because I'm not as experienced at keeping more reactive metals clean. I'm absolutely in live with this one.
Wonderful blade Posted By: Nicholas - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
As a professional chef I am very passionate about quality and craftsmanship when it comes to my knifes. After all these are the tools of my trade and it's important for me to have the right tools for the right job. This knife combines the toughness of a work horse with the precision of a laser and is quite beautiful to boot. The etching has a 3D effect in certain light and I love that the tip doesn't taper out completely as I am sick and tired of regrinding tips on some of my other knifes. The one thing that I have to say that I am not in love with and this is going to sound a bit odd but the overwhelming smell of the handle. Believe it or not the wood naturally smells a bit like a port-a-potty and my girlfriend defiantly noticed and asked me about it lol. I rubbed some essential oils into the wood and it is definitely much better. For the price this knife is a steel. If lost or stolen I would definitely re-purchase.
3 people found this review helpful
As a professional chef I am very passionate about quality and craftsmanship when it comes to my knifes. After all these are the tools of my trade and it's important for me to have the right tools for the right job. This knife combines the toughness of a work horse with the precision of a laser and is quite beautiful to boot. The etching has a 3D effect in certain light and I love that the tip doesn't taper out completely as I am sick and tired of regrinding tips on some of my other knifes. The one thing that I have to say that I am not in love with and this is going to sound a bit odd but the overwhelming smell of the handle. Believe it or not the wood naturally smells a bit like a port-a-potty and my girlfriend defiantly noticed and asked me about it lol. I rubbed some essential oils into the wood and it is definitely much better. For the price this knife is a steel. If lost or stolen I would definitely re-purchase.
Great chef's knife I'm not a professional chef, but this is a great and beautiful knife.Very glad I bought it.
